OPEN
4-H
Newsletter
HOUSE
BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE
1114 SHAWAN
HAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
(P) 410-771-1761
(F) 410-785-5950
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Open House
1
Let’s Grow Our 4-H
Program
1
Ag Science Series
2
Exciting Opportunities
For 4-Hers
2
Join the Teen Council
2
Livestock Sale
Scholarship/livestock
Sale
2
Kudos
2
Maryland 4-H Public
Speaking Contest Rules 3
Maryland 4-H Public
Speaking Contest Rules 4
UME Tractor Safety
Training for Youth/Adults 4
Winter Workshop
5
Did You Know They
Were In 4-H?
5
Club Corner
6
INSERTS
Annual Update
Demonstration Day
Registration Form
Public Speaking Contest
4-H Achievement Night
Registration Form
Baltimore County 4-H
Fair News
3 Summer Camps Flyer
Calendar
February 2014
www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county
GROWGROW
4-H GROW!
LET’S
OUR
4-H PROGRAM
FREE
FUN
FOR
KIDS!
HOUSE
February 20, 2014 from 4 - 7 pm
Snow Date February 28th at 4 pm
1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD
Join us for a fun and interactive afternoon of
4-H Exploration!
There will be stations for:
• 4-H Questions
• Science, Citizenship &
Healthy Living
programs
• Contests
• Robotics Demo
• 4-H Trivia
• 4-H Projects
• Passport
for a door
prize
• Check out small
animals
• Fair Board
• All Stars
• Refreshments
The 4-H program is a great
way for youth to gain life
skills that will prepare them
to be successful adults.
Youth learn a variety of
skills including leadership,
science, citizenship and
healthy living. We want to
reach at least 2,000 young
people ages 5-18 with 4-H
in 2013 through clubs,
afterschool programs, school
enrichment programs, camp,
special interest and individual
study. We challenge each
club and 4-H program to
increase their reach in 2013!
For promotional ideas,
please contact Nia Fields at
fields umd.edu.
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1,600
1,400
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The 4-H Office in
Baltimore County will
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Local Governments U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
The University of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age,
national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742
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The Baltimore County 4-H Program is committed to educating
4-Hers and the general public about the importance of Agriculture.
We have created a series of Ag and Animal Science based workshops
for 4-H and non (future) 4-Hers.We encourage you to participate
in these opportunities and to spread the word.These will be ideal
experiences for 4-Hers to add to their record books and animal
person of the year nomination forms! The cost is $7 per class.
We hope to see you there! To register for these sessions, please
call the
office at 410-771-1761. Sessions will be held at the Ag
Center/
Office at
hawan oad, Coc eysville,
.
All classes will be from 1pm – 4pm.The next sessions are:
March 9, 2014
Animal Anatomy and Reproduction
This class will include information about genetics, choosing sires,
reproductive anatomy, and A.I. breeding. We will be
dissecting an animal. This class is better suited to
intermediate and senior members.
Registration is required by February 21st
to ensure we have enough materials for
all participants.
April 12, 2014
Soil Science
Participants will discover soil as a natural
resource, what are its properties and how
it used in agriculture.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4-HERS
The Maryland 4-H program has
a lot of exciting opportunities
that Baltimore County can
participate in.To the right
you will find various
contests and workshops. If you
are interested in leading or
joining a county team, please
contact the
office.
Livestock Skillathon
March 1
4-H Horse Bowl Contest
March 15
4-H Dairy Bowl
April 12
Horse Judging/Hippology
June 14
Avian Bowl
June 21
Note: * indicates that we
currently have a Baltimore
County team.
JOIN THE TEEN COUNCIL
Join a group of Baltimore County teens and gain
leadership skills, meet new people and help
plan a county wide 4-H event. Our next
meeting is March 19, 2014 at
6:30 pm. If you’re interested in
learning more about the council,
please contact Nia Imani Fields at
TEEN COUNCIL
or fields umd.edu
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LIVESTOCK SALE SCHOLARSHIP/LIVESTOCK
Market livestock exhibitors who plan to sell an animal at the 2014
Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Sale should be actively pursuing
potential buyers. The Livestock Sale website at
www.bc4hlivestocksalemd.webs.com provides valuable
information on how to contact buyers, several different ways
buyers can bid and an invitation letter to the sale. Exhibitors can
refer potential buyers to this website for information on how
the sale works. If exhibitors have questions or need additional
information, contact the ale Committee at casellman veri on.net
KUDOS
Baltimore County 4-H had several members and one of our
partner organizations receive awards or
honors during the Maryland 4-H Gala for:
Japanese Host Family
Parler Family
Partner in 4-H
Beatrice Streaker
Pfefferkorn Memorial
Michelle Hall Davis of Sweet
Potato Kids
Brooke Cashman
Level 5/Emerald Clover
Mid East Dairy Herd
Improvement Association
Renee Wilson
Nick Pindale
Renee Wilson
National 4-H Congress
Chaperone
Anna McGuken
Victor T. Olds Memorial
Nia Fields
National 4-H Conference
Joseph Pack
Livestock Judging Team A
Ashley Blum
Livestock Judging Team B
Brandon Troy
Engineering, Science
Leadership Challenge
Team Coach
Dwayne Murphy
Congratulations
“IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A 4-H ACTIVITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION AT 410-771-1761 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO
THE ACTIVITY DATE.”
MARYLAND 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST RULES
1.The contest consists of five categories:
’ Clover Show and Tell and 4-H Pledge
’ Prepared Speech
’ Extemporaneous
’ Radio Spot
’ Interpretations
Speeches are given by individuals, not teams.
2. Each of the above categories includes four age groups:
’ Clovers: 5-7
’ Junior: 8-10
’ Intermediate: 11-13
’ Senior: 14-18
Ages are as of January 1st of the current year.
3. Time Limits:
Clover Show and Tell: 1-3 min. and
Clover/Junior 4-H Pledge: 1-2 mins.
Prepared: Juniors: 3 to 5 minutes, Intermediates and Seniors:
4 to 6 minutes;
Extemporaneous: Juniors and Intermediates: 2 to 3 minutes,
Seniors: 3 to 5 minutes;
Radio Spot: 30 seconds for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors.
Interpretations: Juniors - 1 ½ to 3 minutes,
Intermediates - 2 to 4 minutes, Seniors - 3 to 5 minutes;
Judges may deduct points for presentations not meeting or exceeding
time limits.
4.Visual aids, including posters, are not permitted.
Appropriate gestures are encouraged. For Dramatic
Interpretation, contestant may opt to sit for presentation.
Podium use is optional.
5. Prepared Speech contestants may speak on any topic.
It may be wise to discuss topics that could be considered
controversial with your 4-H leader or educator before the
contest. The speech may be written for a specific audience, such
as a 4-H club, PTA, or a Rotary Club. Note cards containing a key
word outline are permitted. Only juniors may use a complete
script. Memorization is not encouraged.
6. Extemporaneous speakers will draw three topics and
choose one topic to speak on. Juniors and Intermediates may
have up to 30 minutes and Seniors up to 15 minutes to prepare
their talk. Contestants may use one side of up to four, or both
sides of up to two, 5 x 8 inch note cards to their key word
outline. Extemporaneous speakers will be shown color time
cards at correctly timed intervals indicating
“30 SECONDS”, “1 MINUTE” AND “STOP”.
Baltimore County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
March 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Baltimore County Ag
Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Register by March 3, 2014
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7. Prepared Speech, Extemporaneous Speech and
Interpretations contestants should not introduce themselves
as part of their presentation. This will be done by an MC or
room Host/Hostess.
8. Radio spots should be exactly 30 seconds in length and
may include a musical or sound effect introduction and/or
background, but may not include a spoken introduction or “tag”
by anyone other than the contestant. If music or a sound effect
is used, the contestant must provide and operate the soundmaking device. The contestant will provide a complete
written script (including notations about music/sound effects)
to the timekeeper to aid in timing accuracy. Musical/sound
effect introductions and endings are considered a part of the
radio spot and must not cause the 30 second time limit to be
exceeded. The spot should relate to 4-H, be original and be
created by the contestant.
9. Interpretations: Interpretations are to be memorized oral
interpretation or a selection of narrative in language of speaker’s
choice. Interpretations consist of three categories:
Dramatic Interpretation
a. Oral interpretation, memorized by the speaker or a
serious selection of narrative or dramatic literature. Monologues
are acceptable.
b. Mime – use your body to create an interpretation
c. Poetry Interpretation – a memorized oral interpretation
by the speaker.
d. Humorous Interpretation – a memorized oral
interpretation of a humorous selection by the speaker. Cuttings
may be taken from published plays or prose.
10. Judges may ask questions of contestants in the
prepared, extemporaneous and interpretations categories
related to the topic. Due to time constraints, questioning should
be limited to two or three minutes per speaker. Questions will
not be asked in the radio spot category.
11. Clover Show and Tell participants are ages 5-7 and have
the opportunity to share any special toy, collectible or other
favorite item with the audience. Clovers will have 1-3 min to
showcase their special item followed by a question answer
period with the audience.
12. Clover/Junior Pledge Clovers ages 5-7 and Juniors ages
8-10 will recite the 4-H pledge to the audience.
MARYLAND 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST RULES
Other Rules:
1. Contestants are to bring two (2) copies of the script
including reference. Language other than spoken English must
be translated.
2. Speaker can speak or interpret in language of their
choice. If using language other than spoken English, participant
must inform Extension Office before the event to ensure
appropriate judges.
4. At the State Contest, a contestant may only compete
in one category. If a contestant wins more than one category
at the County Contest, they must choose which category to
compete in at the State Contest.
State Champions may not enter the same category and age group a
second time.
3. The champions from the county contest will be sent to the
State Contest that is held in April.
UME TRACTOR SAFETY TRAINING FOR YOUTH/ADULTS
The University of Maryland
Extension 4-H staff is planning
a weekend training, FridaySunday, April 15-17, to provide
certification for youth/adults
wanting to work on a farm.Youth
must be 14 years and older to
take this training.
Location for this year’s training
is at the Baltimore County Ag
Center at 1114 Shawan Road,
Cockeysville, MD 21030.
The weekend training will cost
$30. The registration fee and
application will be due to the Baltimore County Extension office
by March 20.
Call for more information or reservations 410-771-1761.
“IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A 4-H ACTIVITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY OF
MARYLAND EXTENSION AT 410-771-1761 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY DATE.”
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4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM
Due to the 4-H Office Friday, March 3, 2014
The 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 at the New Baltimore County Ag
Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, 410-771-1761 beginning at 6:30 pm.
NAME_____________________________________________ PHONE #______________________
STREET ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________
CITY_________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP______________
CLUB ___________________________________________________________________________
AGE (As of January 1, 2014) ____________________
AGE DIVISION – CIRCLE ONE:
Clover (5-7)
Junior (8-10)
Intermediate (11-13)
Senior (14-18)
Please check below what areas you will be participating in:
 Prepared Speech – Please list your title so we can print it in the program.
Title:_______________________________________________________________________
 Extemporaneous Speech
 Radio/Public Announcements
 Dramatic Interpretation
 Poetry Interpretation
 Humorous Interpretation
 Pledge Communication Contest (For Clovers and Juniors only)
 Clover Show and Tell
Clovers will receive participation ribbons only. They will not be judged.
You must be on the Baltimore County 4-H roll as of 2/1/14 in order to participate in the
Public Speaking Contest.
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age,
sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information,
political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.
DEMONSTRATIONS
VISUAL
PRESENTATIONS
To Be Held At The Baltimore County Extension Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2 410-771-1761
Wednesday, March 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm
DIVISIONS:
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B
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Juniors (8-10 years old as of January 1)
Intermediates (11-13 years old as of January 1)
Seniors (14-18 years old as of January 1)
Clovers (5-7 years old as of January 1)
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2014 – Send your registration form to the 4-H Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 21030 (410) 771-1761
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. You may give either a Demonstration or a Visual Presentation.
2. They may be given in two categories: individual or team.
3. The length should be:
A. Clover Division- not more than 5 minutes.
5. A Formal Demonstration: is structured with an introduction, body,
and summary. You are showing step-by-step how to do something
resulting in a finished project. You may use posters or charts, plus
items you are working with.
B. Junior Division- at least 5 minutes, but not more than 10 minutes
6. If giving a food demonstration, food samples are not to be given to
judges. You may offer them a copy of the recipe.
C. Intermediate and Senior Divisions: at least 10 minutes but not
more that 15 minutes.
8. Each participant is responsible for clearing the area after his or her talk.
4. Visual Presentation (Illustrated Talk) is structured with an
introduction, body and summary. Instead of showing how to do,
you explain how by the use of illustrations, charts or posters. You
usually do this kind of talk in an area where you cannot actually
show “how to do something.”
7. Each participant will furnish his or her own equipment and supplies.
9. Clovers will be evaluated, but not judged. They will receive a special
ribbon and a premium of $1.00.
10. Blue ribbon winners will represent Baltimore County at the state
contest held at the Maryland State Fair.
Remember this is a great chance to give a demonstration for one of your projects.
A demonstration is required for a project to be complete.
Fair Demonstrations will ONLY include Animal related projects.
DEMONSTRATION/VISUAL PRESENTATION REGISTRATION FORM
Due to the 4-H Office March 3, 2014
Demonstration/Visual Presentation evening is Friday, March 14, 2014
Beginning 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Extension Office.
Name:__________________________________________________ Phone#_________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State___________________________Zip____________________
Age Division- Circle one:
Clover (5-7)
Junior (8-10)
Intermediate ( 11-13)
Senior (14-18)
If you are giving a team demonstration, you must register under the oldest person’s age.
Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Individual or Team__________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Team Members_______________________________________________________________________________
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 natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
Baltimore County 4-H Fair
Timonium Fair Grounds
July 10 - 12, 2014
Celebrating 50 Years of
4-H Events, Competitions, and Family Fun!
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The 2014 County 4-H Fair Advertisement Booklet!
An Advertisement Booklet will be distributed to 4-H families and to the public through local businesses.
A list of businesses advertising through the Ad Booklet will be identified on the Fair’s online website. If
they provide an url address, the Fair’s website will direct viewers to their home page.
The Fair Board is planning some special events and activities to celebrate the Fair’s 50th Anniversary. The
best way you can help cover these costs as well as the Fair’s costs of insurance, security, ribbons,
advertising, etc., is to support this Booklet. Consider placing a business, organization, farm, family or Club
ad showcasing members and interests. Contact local farms, businesses, organizations and community
groups – ask them to advertise in this year’s 50th Anniversary Advertisement Booklet.
The Final Deadline for Submitting Ads is April 5th.
The size and costs of 4-H Club, Family, Farm, Business, Organization and Community Group
advertisements are as follows. Don’t forget, patron ads are a quick and easy way to support the fair.
Anyone can use 40 spaces to print their name or wish someone good luck.
$10.00 Business Card
$15.00 Quarter Page
3 ½”w x 2”h”
7”w x 2 1/4”h
$30.00 Half Page
$50.00 Full Page
$ 2.00 Patron Ad
7”w x 4 ½”h
7”w x 9 ¾”h
40 spaces
http://www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/
On-line Ad information and costs: http://baltimorecounty4hfair.org/2014adbooklet.pdf
On-line Ad sizes: http://baltimorecounty4hfair.org/adsizes.pdf
Criteria for an ad (electronic ads welcome):
- Make sure all printed material is clear; Artwork must be black on white paper
- Money must accompany all ads
- Checks are made payable to Baltimore County 4-H Club Fair Association, Inc.
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If you want to repeat your ad from last year, send an e:mail, then mail your check.
If you need help designing your ad, we will be glad to do that for you.
Ads can be sent electronically to casellman@verizon.net.
Information for Club leaders:
- As you receive ads, please submit copy/money to Carolyn Sellman.
- Include the 4-H Club name to receive the credit for the ad sales.
- Mail ad copy/money to: Carolyn Sellman, 11212 Liberty Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
- Cash award of $50, $25, and $15 will be presented to the top three clubs, based on total dollar ad
sale money submitted by April 5th.
If you have questions, please contact Carolyn Sellman at 410-655-0042 or casellman@verizon.net.
3 Summer Camp Opportunities with 4-H
KIDS 8-13 • JUNE 23 – JUNE 27, 2014
New
Using Sumo Robots campers will program
their robot to push an opponent off of a 30”
circular arena. All necessary code for effective
functioning of the sumo will be provided.
Robotics
Camp
There will be opportunities for team
building, friendships, technical skill building
and just plain fun.
All campers we meet:
June 23-27 from 8:30 – 4:30.
The camp is located at the Baltimore
County Ag Center at 1114 Shawan Road,
Cockeysville, MD 21030.
The cost is $100 for each camper.
Farm Camp Farm Camp
This camp is limited to 20 youth registered
on a first come first serve basis.
4-H Time Machine
Summer Day Camp
And the Technology and Leadership
Camp is for ages 12 – 13. Campers in this
program will learn about environmental
stewardship, leadership, and technology.
Projects include photography/filmmaking,
team building, and many others.
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There are 3 camps for different ages. Our
Clover Camp is open to all youth ages
5 – 7. In clover camp campers will enjoy arts
and crafts projects, nature hikes, and games
while building new friendships and skills.
The Junior/Intermediate Day Camp is
for ages 8 -11. Campers in the day camp
program will enjoy nature studies, science,
engineering, and technology projects, arts
and crafts, and games while building new
friendships. Projects will include rocketry,
photography, team building and many more.
Farm Camp
Farm Camp
A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR YOUTH 8-12 YEARS OLD
Farm Camp Farm Camp
A wonderful adventure - Farm Camp
sows the seeds of responsibility, respect,
community and stewardship.
You can expect your child to have a
hands-on farm experience learning about
planting and harvesting vegetables, bees
Farm Camp
and honey, eggs and chickens, bunnies
and goats, feeding and caring for animals,
farm equipment, and more. While there is a
focus on farming, campers will also have a
well-rounded camp experience participating
in activities like arts and crafts, games, and
nature exploration.
For all campers we meet:
July 21-25 from 8:30 – 4:30.
July 21-24 is held at Oregon Ridge Park; July
25th will be a field trip.
Farm
Camp
Farm
4-H member $105.00 by July 10th
Non member $125.00 by July 10th
All applications received after
$145.00
July 10th
When: August 11 – 15
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Who: limited to 20 kids ages 8-12 yrs.
Camp
Where: 1114 Shawan Road,
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Cost: $250 per child price includes; t-shirt,
snacks and all materials.
Maryland Agricultural Resource Council
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410.229.0530
www.marylandagriculture.org
For a registration form contact the Baltimore County 4-H Office at:
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2,
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-771-1761 • Fax: 410-785-5950
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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 natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.If you need assistance to participate in a 4-H activity, please contact the
University of Maryland Extension at 410-771-1761 at least two weeks prior to the activity date.
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For more information
about this unique citizenship opportunity, contact
The Baltimore County Office
410-771-1761 by February 14, 2014
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 natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
WINTER WORKSHOP
DID YOU KNOW THEY WERE IN 4-H?
Folk singer John Denver was once a
4-Her but most of us know him as
a folk singer. He was also renowned
environmentalist and
humanitarian.
Popcorn genius Orville Redenbacher
started his life out on his family’s
farm and as a 4-Her. He graduated
college with a degree in Agronomy
and worked in the local Farm Bureau
as well as an Extension Agent before
launching his popcorn business.
Page 5
2013 ANNUAL UPDATE &
2014 PROGRAM GOALS
INSPIRING LEADERS
The Maryland 4-H Youth Development
Program provides a supportive setting
for youth to reach their fullest potential.
Children learn beneficial cognitive and
life skills through community-focused,
research-based, experiential educational
programs. Participation is open to
all youth ages 5-18 who reside in
Baltimore County. The Clover Program
is open to ages 5-7 years and the 4-H
Program is targeted toward 8-18 year
old participants.
4-H has an over 100 year tradition
of voluntary action through strong
public-private partnerships at federal,
state and community levels. Local
volunteer leaders partner with Baltimore
County Extension staff to provide direct
University of Maryland Extension
Baltimore County Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, Md 21030
www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county
leadership and educational support to
young people in urban, suburban, and
rural communities.
4-H youth develop relationships
that inspire people to voluntarily help
themselves and others as they interact
with caring adults and peers.
4-H Program areas include:
• Science, Engineering and Technology
• Healthly Living
• Citizenship and Leadership
• Volunteer Development
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2013 4-H PROGRAM:
General Program Updates
Ê 24 clubs, 3 special interest groups,
16 after school programs,
3 school enrichment programs
Ê 263 volunteers supported 4-H
programs in 2013.
Ê 29 new volunteers were trained
in 2013.
Ê 2,124 club and program
members engaged in 4-H.
4-H Clubs
Parkton
13
17
White Hall
9 20
14
25
1
12
1
4-H Afterschool
4-H School Enrichment
4-H Military Clubs
3
Butler
21
17
Sparks
Reisterstown
G
Owings Mills
15
11
D
Towson
10
16
18
Pikesville
Baltimore City
K
6
Catonsville
Arbutus C
D
Halthorpe
Science, Engineering and
Technology
Ê The Ag Science Series was offered
throughout the year.
Ê Various Animal Science/ Leasing
programs were offered.
Ê 3 new robotics clubs launched in 2013.
Engineering Camp
5
8
Fork
Naples
Glen Arm
Lutherville
Woodlawn
4-H youth at Engineering Camp.
2
4 96/8/9
11 13 19 23
E
Cockeysville
Timonium
74
J
20
14
Randallstown
EA
I
70
Legend
12
Freeland 16
H
18
22
Perry Hall
5
Parkville
Overlea
Middle River
aa
B
B
Essex
F
C
24
19
Healthy Living/Nutrition
Ê Fun Food Fest was delivered to 3
Baltimore County libraries.
Ê Over 50 youth engaged in hiking at a
4-H camp.
Ê Nearly 50 afterschool youth participated
in a trip to the Eastern shore to learn
about harvesting local potatoes.
60
50
40
30
Library 4-H Afterschool participants learn about
good nutrition through easy to prepare recipes.
20
10
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total Participants
Boys
Girls
Sigonella
4-H Standout:
More time spent in afterschool is
associated with:
• Better work habits
• Improved academic performance
• Gains in self-effacacy
• Improved GPA
• Increased school attendance
(1Auger, Pierce & Vandell, 2013)
2014 ANNUAL GOALS:
4-H Goals:
1. 4-H Education and Resources:
Ê Provide various opportunities
for youth engagement through
experiential learning.
Ê County programs will include:
Community Clubs, Afterschool
programs, School programs, Ag
Science Series, Winter Workshop, Day
Camp, Engineering Camp, Growing
with Grains school program, County/
State Fair, and various local/state/
national trips and contests!
1. 4-H Marketing and Communication:
Teen Council member speaking at 4-H Day
in Annapolis.
Citizenship & Leadership
Ê Teen council members regularly cleaned
an adopted highway.
Ê Youth enjoyed 4-H Day in Annapolis
while learning about Maryland State
Government.
Ê 47 youth learned about parliamentary
procedure and record keeping during
local trainings.
Sweet Potato Kids Afterschool youth visit
an Eastern Shore research farm where they
learned about harvesting local potatoes.
Ê Continue to enhance marketing
and communication efforts
within the county.
Ê Utilize various forms of technology
and social media platforms through
our TECH CONNECT (Website,
Facebook, Blog, Twitter, Pinterest and
e-news) to increase our visibility.
4-H Standout:
National 4-H Youth Development
research shows that 4-H youth
are more likely to pursue future
careers in science, engineering and
technology (2Lerner, 2012) .
1
Auger, A., Pierce, K.M. and Vandell, D.L. (April, 2013). Participation in Out-of-School Settings and Student
Academic and Behavioral Outcomes. Unpublished paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
2
Lerner, R. M., Lerner, J, et al. (2012). The positive development of youth: Report of the findings of the first eight years
of the 4-H study of positive youth development. Massachusetts: Tufts University.
Number of Youth and Adult
Participants Served
Dollar Value of Volunteers
Volunteers multiply the effect of
county educators
$400,000
2,500
2,387
2,000
$350,000
$341,340
$357,642
$300,000
1,786
1,500
$250,000
1,000
$200,000
500
$150,000
$100,000
0
2012
2013
$50,000
0
2012
2013
*Source: Dollar value retrieved from the Independent
Sector Organization.
4-H camp counselors pictured above are
completing their CPR training during their
25 hour camp counselor training.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Nia Imani Fields,
Extension Educator,
4-H Youth Development,
nfields@umd.edu
410.771.1761
4-H Standout:
Youth who engage in 4-H club
programs are 3x more likely
to actively contribute to their
communities, and are nearly two
times more likely to plan to go to
college (2Lerner, 2012).
4-H youth participate
in a variety of
competitions at the
Baltimore County Fair.
Pictured left is a tractor
driving contest that
measures speed and
accuracy.
Dwyane Murphy,
Extension Assistant Educator,
4-H Youth Development,
dmurphy2@umd.edu
410.771.1761
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 natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
February
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Books,
3 Record
Senior Portfolios
4
10
11 Volunteer
Association
5
6
7
8
12
13
14
15
and Award
Nominations Due
9
Meeting
7:30 p.m. in the
office
16
Day
17 President’s
18
Office Closed
Ne
Tra
We
19
20
4-H Open
House
4 – 7 pm at the
Office
21
26
27
28
4-H Day in
Annapolis
23
24
25
Fair Board and
Association
Meeting
7:30 p.m. in the Mosner
Miller building 7:30 at
the Fairgrounds
22
4-H Open
House Snow
Date
4 – 7 pm at the
Office
March
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Livestock
Skill a Thon
Science Series:
8 Ag
Livestock Judging
Workshop
1 pm – 5 pm in the
Office
9
10
11
12
13
Speaking
14 Public
15 Horsebowl
Contest
Contest UMD6:30—8:00 p.m.
UME Ag Center
16
17
18
Plant Sciences Bldg,
College Park, MD
The Maryland
4-H Skill-a-thon
Teen Council
19 Meeting
20
21
22
26
Board
27 Fair
Meeting
28
29
6:30 pm at the
Office
23 Achievement
Night
24/31
25
7:30 p.m. in the Mosner
Miller building 7:30 at the
Fairgrounds
3:00 pm
Oregon
Ridge
30
April
Sun
Mon
Tues
to show
1Intent
swine, lamb,
Wed
2
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
5
4-H
10 National
Conference
4-H
11 National
Conference
Science Class
12 Ag
at the Ag Center
goats, commercial
beef, heifers
and commercial
breeding sheep
6
National 4-H
Conference
7
National 4-H
Conference
8
National 4-H
Conference
9
National 4-H
Conference
from 1-4 pm
Soil Science
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Board &
24 Fair
Association
25
MD Day
26 University
of MD
27
28
29
Meeting
7:30 p.m. in the
Mosner Miller Building
at the Fairgrounds
College Park
State 4-H Public
Speaking Contest
30
May
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Swine, lamb,
goats, commercial
beef heifers,
commercial
breeding sheep
ownership deadline
Sheep & Wool
4 MD
5
Festival 5/3-5/4
6
7
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 Member
enrollment
2
Sheep & Wool
3 MD
Festival 5/3-5/4
8
9
swine,
10 Tagging
lamb, goats,
deadline to show
in County Fair
commercial
beef heifers,
commercial
breeding sheep
Sheep & Wool
Skillathon
11
12
13
14
15
16
Fair,
17 Wills
Howard County
18
19
20
21
Board
22 Fair
Meeting
23
24
29
30
31
7:30 p.m. in the
Mosner Miller Building at
the Fairgrounds
25
Day
26 Memorial
Office Closed 27
28
THE SMITH FAMILY
1234 ANY ROAD
ANY TOWN, MD 21234
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
1114 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2
BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE
CLUB CORNER
Fair Board and Association:
All meetings are held at the Mosner Miller building at the MD
Fairgrounds at 7:30 pm
University of Maryland Extension
4-H Volunteer Training:
This is for New UME 4-H Volunteers the Webinar is 2 hrs.
Feb. 27, 2014 - Association & Board
March 27, 2014 - Board
April 24, 2014 - Association & Board
May 22, 2014 - Board
June 19, 2014 - Association & Board - Pick up Dept. Books
July 24, 2014 - Evaluation
Sept. 25, 2014 - Board & Association
Oct. 24, 2014 - Board
Nov. 20, 2014 - Board & Association
A volunteer must have completed all UME Volunteer
paperwork before attending the training. Please call
410-771-1761 to register.
The next upcoming dates are:
Feb 11, Mar 11 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Reisterstown
Roadrunner Club
– The Bait Trap
Group
4-H Volunteer Association Meeting
ebruary ,
pm
Club leader training is September 20, 2014
4-H STAFF
Nia Imani Fields
4-H Extension
Educator
nfields umd.edu
Dwayne Murphy
Extension Assistant
Educator
dmurphy
umd.edu
endy Dilworth
Administrative
Assistant
wendydil umd.edu
riss Cocoros
Administrative
Assistant
cocoros umd.edu
Trish Moore
Graphic
Designer
pmoore umd.edu