April/May 2013
Washington County
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, Maryland 21713
TEL 301-791-1404
FAX 301-791-1048
ty
n
u
n
to
g
in
a
W
sh
co
H
4-
4-H News & Views
IT’S BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Project Explorations! Day Camp is back with 2 fabulous
opportunities for your youth to participate in some high quality
4-H fun this summer! This summer, the focus is still on 4-H
activities and projects to introduce youth to the 4-H
program OR to strengthen current 4-H members
m
a understanding of what 4-H has to offer. However, each
r
og camp will have its own TWIST.
r
p
g Project Explorations! S.T.E.M. Day Camp will be offered
n
pi Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 2013 from 8:00-5:00 PM located at the
m
Ca Multi-Purpose Building at the Washington County Agricultural
Education Center on Sharpsburg Pike. This camp will provide
participants with hands on experiences with robots, will allow them to play
with energy and will introduce them to the original S.T.E.M.- agriculture.
Project Explorations! Ag Day Camp will be offered Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 2013 from
8:00-5:00 PM located at the Multi-Purpose Building at the Washington County Agricultural
Education Center on Sharpsburg Pike. This camp will provide participants the opportunity to
experience life on a farm, work with animals and make scientific connections with agriculture.
Each camp is open to youth ages 6-10. Campers must have completed kindergarten to
participate. Registration information will be available on our website
www.extensions.umd.edu/washington-county by the end of April or by contacting Amy
Simmons at 301-791-1404 or simmons@umd.edu.
Come explore with us!
Are you interested in having your voice heard by the fair board?
If you answered yes to this question and are between the ages of 10 and 18 (4-H age), then the Junior Fair
Board is the group for you. The Junior Fair Board currently meets every other month on the 3rd Monday of
the month at 6:30 pm at the Washington County Extension Office. They are looking for new members to
help share ideas to improve or add existing programs at the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair. The
next meeting will be April 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in becoming a member or have any
questions contact Shannon at 301 791-1404 or suzelac@umd.edu
Local Governments ● U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religio n, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
April/May 2013
4-H News and Views
Page 2
Camp Algawa
This summer, the Washington County 4-H is joining Allegheny and Garrett County to truly
reprise Camp Algawa (which stands for ALlegany, GArrett and WAshington counties). This
residential camp for youth ages 8-15 is set in the scenic mountains of Garrett County at the
Western Maryland 4-H Educational Center in Swanton, Maryland. The camp is scheduled from
Sunday, July 14th (arrival starts at 9:00 AM) to Thursday, July 18th (dismissal at 8:30 PM).
Throughout the week, campers will experience a variety of adventure activities including
archery, marksmanship, environmental studies, canoeing, hiking and much more. Youth will
be assigned to one of 12 cabins, one of three nations and one of nine tribes to allow for multiple
opportunities to make friends and learn from new situations.
If you are interested in this exciting summer opportunity, please visit www.garrett.umd.edu to
access additional information and the registration form or contact a member of the 4-H Team to
assist you at 301-791-1404.
Camp fees:
$175.00 per camper (1st two campers from one family)
$135.00 per camper (all additional campers from one family)
$100.00 deposit due with each application
Camp fills up quickly! So be sure to return your forms and fees as soon as possible!
4-H Reminders



All 4-H members must be enrolled by May 1st with all project changes in order to be
eligible to show at the 2013 Washington County Ag Expo and Fair as a 4-H member
All breeding animals must in the 4-H members name by June 1st 2013
-All Market animals must be owned prior to the species weigh in date
The following are due to the Washington County 4-H office by: June 1, 2013
-Horse ID Cards
-Dog ID Cards
-Rabbit/Cavy/Poultry Registration Forms
-Leases Forms – Performance (horse, dog, alpaca, pack goat) Breeding (cattle, sheep, meat and
dairy goats, swine)
Maryland State Fair
2013 Wills Fair
August 23 - September 2
The Wills Fair is hosted at the Howard County
Fairgrounds on May 18, 2013. Entries must be
submitted no later than April 19, 2013. Entries need
to be mailed to: 4-H Department, Carroll County
Extension, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster,
MD 21157
For More information visit: http://
extension.umd.edu/news/events/sat-2013-05-181215-r-n-wills-fair
There will be some minor changes for the 2013
Maryland State Fair. If you show market animals
please be aware that most of the changes will affect
you. Please watch the Maryland State Fair Website
for changes at http://www.marylandstatefair.com/
4-H News and Views
April/May 2013
Page 3
4-H Public Speaking Contest
The 2013 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Friday, February 22nd at the Washington County
Extension Office. Eight 4-H’ers presented 17 speeches in all four speech categories, Prepared,
Extemporaneous, Interpretations and Radio Spot and competed for awards in given to the 1st, 2nd and
3rd place contestants in Junior/Intermediate and Senior age categories. They should each be
applauded for their courage, time and effort. Congratulations to the following participants for
presenting the following speeches:
Junior/Intermediate
Ariona Heise- Interpretations, Radio Spot
Skyla Heise- Interpretations, Extemporaneous Radio Spot
Andrew Miller-Prepared
Jacob Miller-Prepared
Jessa Owens-Interpretations, Radio Spot
Senior
Janai Heise- Interpretations, Extemporaneous, Radio Spot
Josh Miller-Prepared
Hannah Reed-Prepared, Extemporaneous
Crystal Welling- Prepared, Extemporaneous
Thank you to the following judges who took the time to critique and offer constructive advice to all of
the contestants:
Kimberly Buchanan- Washington County Community Action Council
Ruth Ann Callaham- Washington County Commissioner
Maureen S. Jones- Hagerstown Toastmasters
Tara L. Sargent, D.Ed- Leadership Washington County
Laura Winalski- Senior at St. Maria Goretti
Caitlyn Woodring- Sophomore at Williamsport High School
Congratulations to the following participants who will be going to the State Communications Contest
on Saturday, April 27th at Maryland Day in College Park:
Junior
Andrew Miller- Prepared
Jessa Owens- Interpretations
Ariona Heise- Radio Spot
Intermediate
Jacob Miller- Prepared
Skyla Heise- Extemporaneous
Senior
Hannah Reed- Prepared
Janai Heise- Interpretations
Crystal Welling-Extemporaneous
A very SPECIAL thank you to our anonymous donor for their support and funds to
make the awards possible!
Sheep and Wool Skillathon
The 2013 Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon will be held Sunday, May 5 at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival at
the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland. Registration starts at 8 a.m. The contest begins at 9
a.m. Awards will be presented at approximately 2 p.m.
The Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon is open to any youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Individuals and teams (of
3 or 4) from any county, state, or province may compete. Youth compete according to their age as of
January 1st of the current year. Youth ages 8 to 10 compete as juniors; youth ages 11 to 13 compete as
intermediates; and youth 14 to 18 compete as seniors.
For this year's skillathon, pre-registration of individuals and teams is requested by April 29. Teams must be preregistered. Pre-register by sending names, ages, and team affiliations via e-mail to Susan Schoenian
at sschoen@umd.edu (or via fax at (301) 432-4089). Online registration is possible at www.sheepandwool.org.
For more information (including study resources), go to
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/programs/skillathon/skillathon.html .
Page 4
April/May 2013
4-H News & Views
Market Goat Workshop
There will be a workshop on May 1, 2013 at 7 pm at the Washington County UME Office for those interested
in the Market Goat Project. At this workshop Jeff Semler, AGNR Extensions Educator will be talking about
Nutrition and Parasite Management of Market Goats. If you have any questions contact Jimmy Koontz at
301-393-5910.
2013 4-H Recognition Night
Thank you to all who attended this year’s annual recognition night. Despite the change
in plans, the night was a hit! 180+ club and family members, volunteers and
dignitaries attended the annual event on Saturday, March 16th, many of which dressed
in their finest retro wear to celebrate the theme “4-H Through the Years: Green Since
1902”.
Thank you to our youth presenters: Skyla Heise, Jessa Owens and Caitlyn Woodring for
keeping our awards presentation moving and interesting. These ladies did a wonderful
job and set the stage for next year for any interested youth in our program who would
also like to be a youth presenter and add that to your own 4-H Record Book. Also
thank you to Ariona Heise, Janai Heise, Skyla Heise, Valerie Mason and Caitlyn
Woodring for assisting with greeting attendees at the door and with the contest and
survey tables.
Thank you to our queens, Janai Heise, Ag Expo and Fair Queen and Valerie Mason, Miss
Washington County Agriculture for their presence and speeches. And thank you to
Senator Chris Shank and Leslie Hart for your support and presence that night and
throughout the year.
A special thank you to the 4-H Recognition Night Committee for your hard work in
preparation and presentation of this year’s event. Committee members include: Angie
Koontz, Rhoni Mills and Lynn Suter, as well as, the 4-H Team. If you are interested in
being a part of this committee, please contact Jamie at jkenton@umd.edu or at
301-791-1404. The first planning meeting for the 2014 Recognition Night will be held
in August of 2013.
Also a huge thanks to Diane Woodring, Administrative Assistant extraordinaire who
stepped in at the last minute to assist with the event. We could not have done it
without you!
Save the Date!
2014 4-H Recognition Night
Saturday, April 12th 2014
6:30-10:00
April/May 2013
4-H News and Views
Page 5
Searching for a Queen
information regarding some royal opportunities for 4-H’ers.
Maryland Dairy Princess- Maryland Dairy Princess Association
Candidates for 2013 Maryland Dairy Princess must:
 Maintain residency in Maryland
 Own at least one dairy animal in a 4-H or FFA project and/or be enrolled for at least
two years in a dairy-related project, including dairy foods, dairy judging, dairy bowl
and/or dairy leasing programs.
 Be a daughter of a dairy farmer, dairy farm manager or herdsman or an employee in
a dairy-related industry, including a farm store, cooperative, DHIA, feed supplier,
veterinarian, or milk inspector.
 Be employed herself as one of the above.
 Be ages 16-22.
Contact Laurie Savage at LaurieZSavage@aol.com or 301-349-0750. Deadline: April 24
Dairy Maid
Candidates for 2013 Dairy Maid must:
 Represent Maryland.
 Prepare future princesses.
 Provide promotional opportunities for younger dairy enthusiasts.
 Be between the ages of 13 and 16.
Contact Laurie Savage at LaurieZSavage@aol.com or 301-349-0750. Deadline: April 24
Miss Maryland Agriculture






Candidates for 2013 Miss Maryland Agriculture must:
Contestants must be between the ages of 16-19, not to be 20 by August 23, 2013
Contestants must be single, defined as never married, not engaged, or the mother of children
Contestants and or parents/guardians must have a Maryland Farm Bureau membership and
be a member in good standing of the county Farm Bureau that they represent
Must be selected by a Maryland County Farm Bureau to be Miss County Farm Bureau
Contestants are welcome to compete in the contest more than once if they have not been
previously selected as Miss Maryland Agriculture or 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Runner Up *Please
refer to your county’s policy*
All contestants are to participate in the Miss Maryland Agriculture Orientation and Miss
Maryland Agriculture Contest, in order to gain knowledge, experience, and Farm Bureau
expertise which will assist them as they compete for the title of Miss
Information and application: http://www.mdfarmbureau.comhome_files/2013MissApp.pdf
Contact: Leslie Hart at lhart@hagerstownedc.org or 301-432-4782

Ag Expo Queen
Candidates for 2013 Ag Expo Queen must:
Be single and living in Washington County, Maryland.
Be entering the 9th grade, but must not have completed her senior year.
Have entered an exhibit at this year’s Ag Expo.
Applications are available online at www.agexpoandfair.org.Deadline: June 1, 2013
April/May 2013
4-H News and Views
Page 6
Don’t forgot to check us out on facebook!
Washington County 4-H
2013 4-H Record Book Sheets
For 2013, the Animal Book Record Sheets are changing. Maryland State 4-H has developed new forms for
Animal Science to be used by all 4-H members in the state carrying Animal Science Projects. These forms can
be found on our website at : www.extension.umd.edu/washington-county
Record Book Hint: If you print the forms now and fill them out all year long as you work on your project
they will be easier to complete at the end of the year. Use the form for your yearlong record keeping.
4-H Day at the Suns!
The Washington County 4-H Youth Development Program will be conducting a
Hagerstown Sun’s Fundraiser. We have selected Friday, August 16th as the game date
we will be selling tickets to support the overall county 4-H Program. Funds raised
through this event will be used to help provide programs for 4-H clubs such as Record
Book Rally, 4-H Open House, National 4-H Science Challenge and much more.
To help support this fundraiser:



Contact the 4-H office if you or your club are interested in selling tickets for the
August 16th Suns Game. To facilitate this process, the 4-H Team would like an
estimate of the number of tickets you and/or your club believe they will be able to
sell by May 15th. Contact Amy Simmons at 301-791-1404 or simmons@umd.edu if
you and/or your club would like to sell tickets.
Tickets will be available for pick up or purchase at the Extension Office on June 1 st.
Gear up for game day on Friday, August 16th by inviting friends and family
members to attend the game decked out in a 4-H T-shirt or green apparel.
“Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd, help buy the 4-H Program
some cool programming tools, to make us all smarter and cool!”
April/May 2013
4-H News and Views
Page 7
Maryland 4-H News

Maryland 4-H Foundation, Inc. Academic Scholarship Awards Application
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. Please contact Amy Simmons for a scholarship
application.

Maryland 4-H Night at Camden Yards
Maryland 4-H is taking a trip to Baltimore to see the Orioles play the Cleveland
Indians at Camden Yards. Five dollars of every ticket purchased will support
Maryland 4-H.
The event takes place on Thursday, June 27th at 7:05 p.m. Tickets cost $13 for
upper reserve seating, sections 316-356, rows 13-25. Five dollars of every
ticket purchased will support Maryland 4-H. Tickets can be bought online.
Directions for doing so are included in the flyer or go to
www.mymaryland4Hfoundation.com Tickets posted for re-sale are subject to
cancellation.
States 4-H International Exchange Program
This summer, Maryland 4-H families are being offered the exciting opportunity to take part in the States’ 4-H
International Exchange Program by hosting youth from Japan. This Program’s mission is to enhance world
understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion.



Toward the end of July, ten 4-H aged Japanese students and one adult chaperone will be arriving in
Maryland will be staying with host families for a little less than one month.
During this time, the Japanese delegates are to be included as if they were family, sharing in family
outings, responsibilities, and everyday life.
If you have 4-H aged youth at home and are potentially interested in hosting a
delegate or know anyone who might be, share your interest with your county’s
Extension Educator and go to states4hexchange.org to learn more about the
program.
4-H News and Views
April/May 2013
Page 8
Ag Expo and Fair
The 2013 Ag Expo and Fair countdown continues. Only 3 months until the fair fun begins! This year’s fair is
scheduled from July 20-27, 2013.
This month we would like for you to think….Animals! Animal Science Projects!
Animal Science projects include alpacas, rabbits, cavies, poultry, cats, dogs, cattle (beef and dairy), sheep,
goats, horses, and pigs. If you are thinking , “I would love to have one of these projects, but cannot raise
animals where I live”, there are other opportunities for animal science projects other than owning an animal.
Most animal science project animals can be leased from those who already own and raise the animal. If this
is not available you can also exhibit an animal science project in the Home Arts Building. You can do a
poster, display or presentation about the topic of your choice.
To show an animal science project at the Ag Expo and Fair, you will need to be
enrolled in the project by May 1st, complete the Animal Husbandry and Quality
Assurance for that species, make sure you own or lease the animal by the
ownership deadlines and/or tag the animal at the species weigh in dates.
If you would like to do a poster, display or presentation, you will need to decide
on a topic and create a display board about your topic.
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Shannon Uzelac at either
suzelac@umd.edu or 301-791-1404.
Horsemanship Standards Learning Day
While many kids kick back and relax on their Presidents Day break from school. Learning never stops for the
4-H Horse Project Members in Washington County. Presidents Day found these kids at the Western
Maryland Research and Education Center busily engaged in a series of workshops designed to provide handson learning of the knowledge needed for them to advance in the state’s Horsemanship Standards Recognition
Program.
“Classes this year focused on the more advanced concepts required for levels three and four”, explained 4-H
leader LeAnn Johnson. “We have worked hard to develop the resources needed to support this learning.”
Each participant received guidebooks for levels 1 through 4 depending on their current advancement.
Area volunteers Betsy Ayers, Donna Schmidt, Amanda Hall, LeAnn Johnson, and Cindy Lyons made this
activity happen as 4-H kids were taught workshops on: cause, transmission and symptoms of equine diseases,
vaccination regimes, taking equine vital signs, nutrition levels in forages and concentrates that make up the
equine ration, types of bits and their actions, skeletal anatomy and its effect on conformation, common
conformation faults, and the differences between blemishes and serious conditions that affect the soundness of
the horse.
In addition to an excellent cross section of learning activities, participants had an opportunity to get to know
each other in a fun environment and received door prizes and other participation goodies. If you have a horse
loving kid between the ages of 8 and 18, check out the 4-H Horse Clubs in Washington County by contacting
the local extension office at 301-791-1404. The only thing needed to participate is a love of horses and a
desire to learn more about them.
April/May 2013
4-H News and Views
Page 9
National Trails Day
Hit the trails, get back to nature, lend a hand and pitch in to help Mother Nature.
June 1st is National Trails Day. The intention is to get outdoors, but there are many
service opportunities to allow you to help the environment by cleaning up a trail. We are
encouraging you, your family, your club members to become involved. You can organize a bike ride
along the C & O Canal, take a hike along the Appalachian Trail or participate in any one of the events
identified on the American Hiking Society at the following website: http://www.americanhiking.org/
ntd.aspx.
If you want to organize an event and would like to let others know what you are planning, post the
information on the Washington County 4-H Facebook page. Not a member? Send a Friend request to
Shannon Uzelac and she can make it happen.
H-H-H-HA Corner
As per your request (from the 4-H Youth Development Survey), the jokes are HERE!
What is red, white and green?
Santa Claus eating a pickle!
Kat K.- age 7
Frederick, MD
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.
April is Month of the Military Child!
Across the country different activities are going on to show appreciation and support for all military children.
Please join us in our efforts to support them by participating in Purple Up! Monday, April 15th is National Purple Up Day!
So, rock your purple and take pictures!
Send me any and all pictures of you and your coworkers dressed in purple on Monday and join our national Purple Up!
Wave on FB!
Kinsley Wilde
Child & Youth Program Coordinator-Western MD
MD National Guard Child & Youth Program
Strategic Resources, Inc. - Contractor
301-791-1043 Office
kinsley.m.wilde.ctr@mail.mil
"Children are the living messages we
send to a time we will not see."
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryland-National-Guard-Child-Youth-Program
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
“To Make the Best Better”
Visit us on the web at:
http://washington.umd.edu/
Volunteers Opportunities?!?!
For months now, volunteer
opportunities have been listed in each
edition of the 4-H Newsletter. Thank
you to those who have taken
advantage of these opportunities, but
perhaps it is not clear the benefit to
participating in these opportunities.
Each year club members are asked to
list VOLUNTEER activities in the 4-H
Record Book. Most clubs make a
point of scheduling volunteer
opportunities for club members to
participate in, but one way to set your
4-H Record Book apart during judging
may be to add MORE volunteer
experiences.
Each year club members are asked to
list COMMUNICATIONS completed for
their projects in the 4-H Record Book.
Many club members use their club
meetings as a venue for talks about
their projects, but one way to share
project knowledge and set your 4-H
Record Book apart during judging may
be to add MORE project
communications. Many of the
volunteer opportunities would make a
great place to share information about
your project.
July 20th, Heritage Fun Days with the
Rural Heritage Museum
Don’t miss your chance to enhance
your 4-H Record Book and your 4-H
Experience by taking advantage of the
volunteer opportunities at your finger
tips!
July 20-27, Craft or educational
activities under the AG Ventures tent,
contact Katie Long at 301-223-8228
Upcoming Opportunities
August 24, Spudfest with the Rural
Heritage Museum
Any Saturday or Sunday from 1:004:00 at the Rural Heritage Museum,
contact Erin Overdorff at
240-420-1714
April 25th, S.T.E.M. Activity at Girls Inc.
from 4:00-5:30.
May 13th, S.T.E.M. Activity at Girls Inc.
from 4:00-5:30.
June24-28, Project Explorations Day
Camp, 8:00 –5:00
July 20-27, S.T.E.M. Activities at the
4-H Table, daily from 12:00-5:00.
August 5-9, Project Explorations Day
Camp 8:00-5:00
Contact Jamie Kenton for more
information or to sign up for any of
the above volunteer opportunities
unless otherwise identified.