FOCUS ON 4-H
A l l e g a n y C o u n t y, M D
November/December 2015
4-H/FFA BEEF TAGGING
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
 9—New Volunteer
Training
 11—Veterans’ Day, UME
Office closed
 15—Treasurer’s Books
with your Annual
Financial Report and Club
Inventory Report for July
1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
 20 to 22—MD 4-H
Volunteer Forum
 21—County steer
tagging, 8-10 a.m.
 26 to 27—UME Office
closed for Thanksgiving
December
 1—Market Steer
registrations, County Bred
Entry Cards, Bred &
Owned Entry Cards due
to 4-H Office.
 24 to Jan. 1—UME Office
closed for winter break
Tagging for market beef is scheduled for
November 21 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at
Cessna’s Farm. Breeding beef may also be
tagged that day. Registration forms, including
County Bred and Bred & Owned forms for
market beef are due to our office by Tuesday,
December 1. You may find the livestock
registration form and other Allegany County 4-H/FFA livestock
information here:
http://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth
If you have any questions, email lashby@umd.edu.
ITEMS DUE TO 4-H OFFICE FEBRUARY 1
The following are due to our office by February 1, 2016:
4-H Record Books and Project Records for 2015
4-H Enrollment forms (members and volunteers)
Club Secretary Book which includes Public Relations
Effort by
Clubs Form AA-4H/HE4.
Charter forms
2016 Planning Calendar
2016 Club Officer list
990-N (e-Postcard) must be filed by November 15, 2015.
(Reporting July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) You can do so online at:
http://epostcard.form990.org. Whether successful or not in filing, 4-H
clubs/groups need to save evidence of their success or failure and
submit a copy to the 4-H office with their treasurer’s books. Print a
copy and keep this in a safe place with the treasurer’s book. Do not
worry if your filing fails. There are many reasons that this may
happen, but be sure that you have that proof that you attempted to
file. Any questions or issues need to be brought to the Allegany
County UME Office. Do not contact National 4-H or IRS.
The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 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 and expression.
NEW VOLUNTEER
TRAINING
All adults interested in
volunteering for 4-H are required
to complete University of
Maryland Extension (UME)
Volunteer training. The next
online training for new
volunteers is scheduled for
November 9, 6:30 p.m.
An additional training is also
available online December 18
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Participants will need access to
a computer with internet
connection as well as a
telephone.
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SANTA LETTERS
Allegany County 4-H is once again providing “letters from Santa”
for $2.00 each as a fundraiser for the annual Achievement Night
Dinner.
Send $2.00 with the following information for each letter:
 Person’s Name
 Address
 Age
 Boy or Girl
*Include your phone/email in case we need to contact you. Mail
to or drop off requests in our mail box at:
Allegany County 4-H
One Commerce Drive
Cumberland, MD 21502
All requests must be submitted to the office by December 7.
4-H VOLUNTEER
ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
at 6:00 p.m. As we approach a
new 4-H year, we have the
opportunity to explore new ideas
with our 4-H club projects and
activities. This roundtable is an
opportunity for leaders,
volunteers, and parents to come
together and share/swap ideas
about a variety of topics.
Discussion points will include
opportunities for youth (service,
leadership, and project-specific),
activity ideas, and multi-club
opportunities, as well as topics
brought by participants. Come
share your club’s strengths and
struggles, so that we can work
together to make the best better
for our 4-H program. Light
refreshments will be served.
To register for the training or
discussion, please email
jparrish@umd.edu or call our
office at 301-724-3320.
4-H GIFTS FROM THE HEART
Join us for “Gifts from the Heart,” a homemade
gifts workshop, on Friday, December 11, 2015
from 5-8pm at the Constitution Park Craft
House (across from the pool).
The workshop will allow youth to make a variety of crafts
that can be gifted during the holiday season – or entered
in the 2016 fair! It will also give parents extra time to do
some holiday preparations!
The event is free to 4-H members. Non-members will
be charged $3 to cover the cost of supplies. Registration
is required by December 4 with name and age. Please
email jparrish@umd.edu or call 301-724-3320.
FARM VISIT
Members of the High Rock 4-H
Club recently took a field trip to
Brookdale Farms. (Jeremiah,
Lydia and Elizabeth Mudge and
Felicia Blubaugh, Galiana Fryer
and Savannah Kimble)
RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 1
TO THE 4-H OFFICE. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
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Your record book must contain the following items to be
considered complete:
1. Sturdy Cover - A 4-H record book cover, other notebook
or report cover with fasteners.
Please put your name on the front of the book.
2. Title page – Name, recent photo, 4-H age and club
name(s).
3. Table of Contents – List items in your book.
4. Maryland 4-H Summary Record - Submit only one for
the current year.
5. 4-H Story - Include information about your year in 4-H
such as projects and activities.
6. 4-H Project Record - Complete one for each project
area. If a 4-H project workbook was used, put it behind
that project sheet.
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To receive a ribbon and certificate/seal: members must
complete a record book with at least one completed
project record inside.
 To receive project pins: projects must be complete and
inside a complete record book.
 To meet fair eligibility to show livestock: members
must submit a complete record book with a completed
project sheet for each livestock project exhibited at the
2015 fair to show at the 2016 fair. (See note below.)
For a Record Book Guide which gives the order of the
record book and what not to put in your record book, email
jparrish@umd.edu or visit:
https://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4
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Note: In hopes of improving the
quality of livestock project records,
Allegany County 4-H required only a
project record (with the full record
book being optional) for a trial period
of three years. Due to lack of
significant improvement, we will be
returning to the requirement of a full
4-H record book to exhibit at the 2016
Allegany County Fair.
Don’t forget to
have your leader
review and sign
the book before
you turn it in on
February 1.
NATIONAL 4-H
CONGRESS/WEST
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE,
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE,
AND CAMP MINIWANCA
Visit http://www.extension.umd.edu/
sites/default/files/_docs/programs/4H/awards/Trips%20Details.pdf for
descriptions of each.
Applications due January 10.
Conferences take place fall 2016.
Lacie can help you prepare these
if you have questions or need
assistance.
 Complete the application at http://
www.extension.umd.edu/sites/
default/files/_docs/programs/4-H/
awards/
NatOutOfStateTripsApp2011.pdf
 Complete Essay – Essay topic :
Write an essay on your most
memorable 4-H experience that
will highlight the positive
experiences you have had in 4-H
and what you would share with
someone 10 or 20 years from
now. No more than two pages,
double spaced, no less than 1
inch margins, no less than 12 pt
font, Times New Roman font type
only
 Complete 4-H Resume – No more
than three pages, single spaced,
no less than 1 inch margins, no
less than 12 pt, Times News
Roman font type only; focus on
categories of leadership,
citizenship, and life skills
(examples found at http://
www.extension.umd.edu/sites/
default/files/_docs/programs/4-H/
awards/The4-HResume.pdf )
 Complete Interview – interviews
dates are on the application form,
depending on the trip.
4-H VOLUNTEER FORUM
November 20 to 22, 2015
Ocean City, MD
This is a wonderful time to visit the resort
area, where the pace is slower, there is
less traffic and parking problems are
almost non-existent. The event always
provides time to meet other
4-H families and learn more about all the
wonders of the 4-H program. Workshops offer a wide variety
of topics for teens and adult volunteers to share knowledge
and skills. This year we are excited to offer two
internationally recognized TeamPlay and Leadership
Trainers! Join us for the perfect mix of fun, fellowship and
learning.
There are six class tracks offered: AGsploration, Camping,
Partnerships, Focusing on Youth, Re-energizing Volunteers
and Training on 4-H Fundamentals. Dr. Jim Cain and ClareMarie Hannon will also be sharing through games and
hands-on fun - teamwork/leadership development/creative
problem solving/trust building. Dr. Cain’s train-the-trainer
programs are legendary and his conference keynotes/
playnotes are active, engaging and tremendously fun. Both
Jim and Clare are former 4-Hers, 4-H Camp Directors and
lifelong trainers!
The Carousel Resort Hotel is our destination for the
weekend. This Ocean City landmark offers an indoor ice rink,
swimming pool, and family friendly accommodations. The
Forum has reserved a block of rooms for early bird
registrants at an excellent rate of just $69/room per night
(plus taxes). Most rooms have two double beds and feature a
microwave and mini-refrigerator. Call the Carousel directly at
1-800-641-0011 to reserve your room and be sure to
mention the MD 4-H Volunteer Association for the special
rate. Ocean front rooms and condos are also available
for a slightly higher rate. A family weekend in OC doesn’t get
any more affordable!
The registration fee is $125.00. Registrations online at
www.extension.umd.edu/4-h/volunteers by October 30th; or
visit your County Extension 4-H Office for a paper
copy. Don’t delay, register today! Scholarships are available
for Allegany County 4-H members and registered volunteers.
For scholarship information, email jparrish@umd.edu.
LIVESTOCK NEWS
BEEF CLIPPING WORKSHOP
UPCOMING LIVESTOCK
EVENTS AND
DEADLINES
 November 21 – Winter
Tagging & Weigh In
(market steers only)–
8:00-10:00 a.m. @
Cessna Farm
 Breeding beef
optional, but
mandatory by Spring
Tagging & Weigh In.
 December 1 - Due to 4-H
Office:
 Market Steer 4-H/FFA
Livestock Registration
 County Bred Entry
Forms for Market
Steer due with market
steer registrations.
 Bred & Owned Entry
Forms for Market
Steers due with
market steer
registrations.
No exceptions to
December 1 deadline.
Forms can be found at
http://
www.extension.umd.edu/
allegany-county-4-hlivestock-forms
There will be a hands-on clipping workshop at the Flinn Farm on
Saturday, November 21 at 11:30 am. Please bring your steer/
heifer, grooming chute, and clippers with clipper blades. Also
blower if possible, but not required. Be sure your steer/heifer is
clean (freshly bathed night before or that morning); dirty hair
dulls clipper blades.
To sign up or for questions, please call 301-724-3320 or email
Lacie at lashby@umd.edu by November 20.
BIENNIAL LAMBING & KIDDING SCHOOL
The 2015 Lambing & Kidding School
will be held Saturday, December 5 at
North Harford High School in
Pylesville, Maryland.
The pre-registration deadline for the
school is November 20. The
registration fee is $40 per adult and
$30 per youth (age 8-18). The
registration fee will include morning refreshments, lunch, door
prizes, and resource materials (on a flash drive). There is an
additional charge of $10 to receive resource materials in a
notebook (binder). Youth will be charged an additional $20 if
they want to make a feeder and halter in the first session. The
$20 will cover some of the material cost.
For agenda and registration visit:
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/#!2015lambkidschool/c5y1
Registration deadline is NOVEMBER 20, 2015
WILD & WOOLLY
The Fall 2015 issue of Wild & Woolly is now available. Wild &
Woolly is a quarterly newsletter for sheep and goat producers
and anyone else interested in small ruminants. It is published
quarterly by the University of Maryland Extension.
You can find the newsletter here:
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/#!newsletter/cno0
4-H IN ACTION
STATE EVENT POSSIBILITIES
Maryland 4-H has many
competitive events. Check
them out and let Lacie know if
you would be interested.
Animal Science Events
 Dairy Bowl
 Dairy Judging
 Dog Bowl
 Dairy Goat Judging
 Hippology
 Horse Judging
 Horse Communication
 Horse Bowl
 Egg Preparation
 Poultry & Egg Judging
 Avian Bowl
 Livestock Judging
 Livestock Skillathon
 Rabbit Judging
Engineering Events
 Bicycle Safety
 Lawn Tractor
 Tractor Operator Safety
 Small Engine
 Electric
 Computer
 Robotics
Other Events
 Horticulture Judging
 Fashion Revue
 4-H Presents!
 Public Speaking
What is 4-H In Action?
An annual newspaper to be written and designed by 4-H members
across the state, covering Maryland geographically, 4-H participation,
and diverse 4-H projects. 4-H members will write stories, editorials,
testimonials, columns and/or take pictures and layout the paper.
The Maryland 4-H Foundation and the Delmarva Farmer advertising
staff will sell the advertisements to support our work.
What is the format of stories to be included?
 News Story–this is an article about an event/happening/experience/
person written in the 3rd point of view. About 500 words. Example: a
reporter interviewing the state 4-H communications winner and then
writing the story about the contest and the winner.
 Editorial—the newspaper’s opinion on a topic or issue, supported
with facts. Example: 4-H members opinion on the power of 4-H on
youth
 Column-a story told from the first person point of view. Example: My
experience traveling to National 4-H Congress
 Briefs—short article announcing event or workshop or small news.
Covers the basic who, what, when, where, why. 100-200 words.
Example: New Club formed in Prince Georges County
 Feature Photo—picture with longer caption. Caption has 3-5
sentences explaining picture and giving context. Example: Picture of
Grand Champion Market Lamb at County Fair where caption gives
more than just 4-H member’s name.
How do you participate? Where do I submit my article?
Send an email to Sean Clougherty, sean@americanfarm.com and/or
Amanda Clougherty, ak-brown@umd.edu Let us know what you intend
to write about. When articles are complete email them as word
document to Sean Clougherty.
When is the Deadline?
Articles are to be submitted by Sunday, November 22. Workshops and
opportunities to meet up will be offered during the MD 4-H Volunteer
Forum November 20-22, 2015
MARYLAND 4-H STATE COUNCIL
“LEADING THE BEST TO BE BETTER”
The Maryland 4-H State Council is the premier 4-H leadership
opportunity in Maryland. Are you 14-18 years old and passionate
about growing the Maryland 4-H Program?? Join anytime!
For more information and an application, visit:
http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/maryland-4-h-statecouncil
4-H IN THE NEWS!!
Submit your photos and articles to jparrish@umd.edu by the following dates:
February 18; April 18; June 18; August 18; October 18; December 18.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING AT STATE FAIR
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Junior team placed 1st in Sheep, 4th in
junior swine team; 4th in junior beef team;
4th in reasons; 4th junior team overall
(Members were Charlie O’Boyle, Maria
Eckard, and Holden Cessna)
Intermediate team – 5th overall, 6th in sheep
team, 5th in swine team, 6th in beef team,
5th in team reasons, (Members were Carl
Eckard, William O’Boyle, and Zach Flinn)
Senior division – Malakia May placed 20th
overall in senior swine (individual)
LABOR DAY PARADE
The Mt. View 4-H Club members and
volunteers participated in the Mt. Savage
Labor Day Parade. Members walked the
parade route passing out candy and 4-H
promotional materials. Members and
volunteers constructed the float. Members
standing are Shawnta' Rodenberg, Lucas
Taylor, Josh Bucy, Jacob Hunt, Vince Taylor
and Phoebe Shuttleworth. Kneeling are Lily
Lavin, Logan Taylor, Daphane Shuttleworth,
Shana McGann and Lance Lavin.
ROBOTICS AT STATE FAIR
Five teams from Allegany County participated. Darrah, Atticus and Griffith
Speis served as team mentors.
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Senior Engineering Team placed 2nd: Rebekah Fox, Carmen Fox, Olivia
Young, and Dillon Young
Intermediate Engineering Team placed 1st: Jacob Mahovich and Ryan
Aiersman
Senior EV3 Team placed 1st: Alicia Jackson, Alexandra Rozas, Tyler
Jackson, Hunter Schrecengost and Chloe Richards
Intermediate EV3 team placed 2nd: Brenna Jackson, Emmaline Speis,
Christian Cimaglia, Will Speis, Jack Weston and Luke Mahovich.
Junior Intermediate EV3 team placed 1st: Reed Jackson, Liam McKenzie,
Spencer Samples, Noah Richards and Andrew Young
SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENTS
Supplies:
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS!
Tabitha Baker
Austen Crowe
Augustus Jackson
Abigail Johnson
Savannah Kimble
Lance Lavin
Liam McKenzie
Grace Miller
Sierra Price
Brooke Riley
Alan Robey, Jr.
Wyatt Robosson
Emmaline Speis
Brianna Westfall
Cheyenne Willison
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS!
Claudia Baker
Julia Doerk
Sara Gaughan
Norah Hershberger
Isaac Houser
Todd Houser
Ethan Kwok
Madalyn Miller
Sarah Parker
Sadie Strawderman
Lucas Taylor
Bailey Wratchford
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Fair Entry Craft!
Holiday or
Seed/Dry Pasta Art
White paint
Glue
Uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
Small bowl and spoon
Wax paper
Baking sheet
Glitter (optional)
Fishing line, string or ribbon (to hang your ornament)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl combine ½ cup of macaroni, ¼ cup of white paint
and 2 Tablespoons of glue. Mix until the macaroni is well covered
(this amount will make 2 good sized ornaments)
2. Cut a square of wax paper and place it on a baking sheet. Arrange
your macaroni into a snowflake shape on the wax paper, make
sure all the macaroni is touching each other.
3. If you have any glitter you can lightly sprinkle it on top of the
snowflake.
 Let snowflakes dry overnight, 24 hours is best. Gently peal off the
wax paper and tie on a string for hanging.
SIPPING SNOWMAN
You will need: Marshmallows
Straws
Mini chocolate chips
White icing
1. Slide your first marshmallow onto the straw from
the bottom-up (you'll get marshmallow on the straw
as you slide it up so better to keep that end in your
hot chocolate!)
2. Keep sliding marshmallows up your straw, as many as you'd like.
3. Put a dab of white icing in the places you'd like your snowman's
eyes, nose, mouth and buttons. Place the chocolate chips and
enjoy!
2015 4-H CALENDAR
January
 1 to 2—UME Office Closed
 10—Resumes for national trips due
to Lacie.
 15—Resumes for national trips to
State 4-H Office.
 16 to 18—World Horse Expo
 19—UME Office Closed
 TBA—County Livestock Skillathon
Contest
April
February
 1—Due to 4-H Office: Record
Books & Project Records,
Enrollment Forms, Secretary Books
 TBA—Livestock Skillathon
Practice, 6:30 p.m.
May
March
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2—Officer Training, 6:30 p.m.
7—State Livestock Skillathon
8—4-H Skate
13—County Public Speaking
Contest, 6:30 p.m.
June
 3—Easter Egg Hunt, UME Closed
 1—ALL Livestock Registrations,
 1—County scholarship applications
 11 to 16—National 4-H Conference
County Bred Entry Cards, Bred &
due to 4-H Office.
 25—Spring livestock tagging, 8 a.m.
Owned Entry Cards, Horse, Chicken,  22—Record Book workshop, 6:30
to 12 p.m.
 25—Maryland Day, State Public
Speaking
 26—Achievement Dinner, 3:00 p.m.
 30— New UME Volunteer Training, 
6:00 p.m.
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July
 July 1—QA and Horse Standards
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Rabbit Registrations, Breeding/
Performance Leases—for all animals
exhibiting at fair—both breeding and
market!
2—State 4-H Wildlife Habitat
Education Contest
2 to 3—MD Sheep & Wool Festival
16—4-H/FFA District Livestock
Show, Garrett County
25—Memorial Day, UME Closed
p.m.
August
September
November
December
 Enrollment for new 4-H year begins.
must be completed.
 5—State Rifle Match
3—UME Closed
State Fair
 5—State Judging Contests at State
6 to 10—4-H Camp Algawa
 30—Robotics challenge at State Fair
Fair
14—Fair set up & picnic
 31—Diamond Clover Level 6
 7—Labor Day, UME Office Closed
19 to 25—Allegany County Fair
proposal due to UME Office.
22—4-H Presents at Fair
25—4-H/FFA Livestock Sale at Fair
31—State Fair entries due
October
 4 to 10—National 4-H Week
 7 to 18—TSC paper clover sales
 10—National Trip applications to
 28 to Sept. 7—Maryland State Fair
 29—Livestock judging contest at
 9—New Volunteer Training
 11—Veterans’ Day, UME Office
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Lacie.
 15—National Trip applications to
State Office
 19—Record Book Workshop
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1—Market Steer registrations,
County Bred Entry Cards, Bred &
closed
Owned Entry Cards due to 4-H
15—Treasurer’s Books with your
Office.
Annual Financial Report and Club
24 to Jan. 1—UME Office Closed
Inventory Report for July 1, 2014 to
for winter break
June 30, 2015
20 to 22—MD 4-H Volunteer Forum
21—County steer tagging, 8-10 a.m.
26 to 27—UME Office closed for
Thanksgiving
Dates and Times Subject to Change
Allegany County Office
One Commerce Drive
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
4-H Faculty/Staff
Lacie Ashby
Extension Educator
lashby@umd.edu
Jessica Mellon
Extension Educator
jmellon2@umd.edu
Jody Parrish
Administrative Assistant
jparrish@umd.edu
301-724-3320
http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth
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