4-H
Newsletter
BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, Md 21030
(P) 410-771-1761
(F) 410-785-5950
Inside this Issue
New Area Director to
Baltimore County
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Mural Completed by
Our 4-Hers
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Let’s Grow our 4-H
Program
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Baltimore County 4-H
Day Camp
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Baltimore county 4-H
Fair
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Club Corner
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Mandatory Club Leader/
Volunteer Training
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Inserts
2012 Baltimore County 4-H
Fair Information
Carroll County 4-H
Program is offering a Food
Preservation Workshop
2012 Baltimore County 4-H
Thank you
Calendar
August 2012
www.baltimorecounty.umd.edu
New Area director to Baltimore County
University of Maryland Extension Baltimore
County has a new face in the office but he
is not new to 4-H.
Jeff Myers joins the University of Maryland
Extension (UME) as the area extension
director of Baltimore, Carroll and Harford
counties.
Jeff is responsible for the operations of the
UME Extension and management of the faculty and staff in the three
county “cluster.”
Jeff’s bachelor’s degree is from the University of Maryland in
agricultural and extension education. His employment with UME has
included working as a 4-H Educator in Baltimore County, serving as
part of the state 4-H faculty working in 4-H agricultural programs
and as the director for the Maryland 4-H Foundation. He served 10
years as the county extension director for Penn State University in
York County, leading a staff of 22.
After completing a master’s degree from Michigan State University
in animal science, Jeff returned to his family’s dairy farm, owning and
managing Del-Myr Farm, a registered Holstein operation. Jeff also
holds a certification from iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence
in Coaching) as a life coach.
GrowGrow
4-H Grow!
Let’s
our
4-H Program
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 2012
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 2012! The club
with the highest increase in
enrollment in 2012 will be
recognized in a future county
newsletter. For promotional
ideas, please contact Nia
Fields at Nfields@umd.edu.
Mural completed by our 4-Hers
The 4-H Office in
Baltimore County will
be CLOSED on:
• September 3, 2012
• October 8, 2012
• November 6, 2012
• November 22-23, 2012
• December 25, 2012
This May and June Baltimore
County 4-Hers joined together
with the UME Baltimore
County Master Gardeners to
create a mural and pollinator
garden at the Maryland State
Fairgrounds.The
winning design
for the mural
was submitted by
Claire Podles.
Many thanks goes to
Dwayne Murphy and his
crew of camp counselors
that helped to paint the
mural and White House
Nursery for helping with
the plants for the garden.
Local Governments U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
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1,200
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800
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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
Baltimore County 4-H Day Camp
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Baltimore county 4-H Fair
“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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Baltimore County Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, MD 21030
TEL 410-771-1761
FAX 410-785-5950
July 23, 2012
Dear 4-Hers and Volunteers:
I am very proud of our Baltimore County 4-H Program and yet another successful county fair! Thanks to
all of our 4-H families, volunteers and sponsors who made fair week a success. It was wonderful to see
some new and expanded programs, including the very popular and successful AgroLand and first time
entries from our afterschool and school partners! This was a great opportunity to educate the public about
agriculture and where their food comes from. It was wonderful to see the fair and AgroLand showcased on
the
WJZ
news
and
in
the
Baltimore
Sun.
Check
it
the
clip
here:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/07/13/4-h-fair-in-baltimore-county-aims-to-teach-kids-about-rural-life/
I am always impressed with the exhibits entered from our 4-Hers. We saw projects ranging from
educational displays to science experiments to tasty baked goods. Many 4-Hers also showcased the animals
that they have worked with during the year as well. A special thank you goes to the Baltimore County
Fair Board and Volunteers for meting year round to plan this one-week event. It takes a lot of hard work
and dedication to plan the fair, set up the fair and take down the fair! Our volunteers also organized a
successful cake auction, bingo game and livestock sale to support the fair. I also want to thank our 4-H
Member Fair Tour guides for leading over 800 children through our fair and educating them on each
exhibit area and animal species as well as the many possibilities within 4-H. Finally, I would like to thank
members of the Baltimore County Teen Council who participated in many months of leadership
development and planning to provide the Youth Activity Corner for our 4-Hers, child care tours and the
public.
Each year we follow the 4-H motto to make our best better! I understand the value of the 4-H program and
have seen firsthand the positive impact it has on a young person’s life. I also see how it can directly lead to
the success of an adult in their post high school endeavors. Let’s continue to grow the 4-H program so that
all young people in Baltimore County can have an opportunity to experience 4-H, whether in school, a
club, afterschool program, camp or during our county and state fair! With the continued support of our
volunteers, partners and youth- we can make that happen!
As a leading youth development organization, we need to continue to build and develop our leadership
capacity as Educators and Volunteers. Ongoing training helps us accomplish this. Please be reminded that
the Club Leader/Volunteer training will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the Baltimore County
Ag Center/4-H Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The training will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and will cover various club and volunteer policies, new and important changed to IRS filing, financial
guidelines, the 4-H enrollment system, marketing, programming opportunities and future County 4-H
goals. At least one adult representative from each club is expected to attend this training. All interested
volunteers are also welcome. In order for us to plan accordingly, please call the office at 410-771-1761 to
R.S.V.P. by September 14, 2012.
Again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your participation and continued support of the
4-H program. I look forward to an exciting and growing Baltimore County 4-H program and County Fair in
the years to come! Check out our fair pictures on Facebook and inside your newsletter!
Sincerely,
Nia Imani Fields
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
University of Maryland Extension, Baltimore County
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
Baltimore County 4-H Fair We hope everyone who participated in the 2012 Baltimore County 4-H Fair had a great time!
Winners - Wondering how your Club members and friends did at the Fair? The 2012 Champion Award
list is available for review on line from the Fair's web page at http://baltimorecounty4hfair.org/. Select '12
Fair Winners from the left side menu bar.
Catalog - The '12 Exhibitor Catalog will remain available from the web page. Club Leaders and 4-H
youth can use it as a resource for planning Club workshops and home projects that could ultimately be
exhibited in the 2013 County Fair.
Cake Auction – Thanks to all the Buyers listed at http://www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/cakeauctionbuyers.htm
Save the Dates – Bull Roast October 12, 2012
Quarter Auction November 9, 2012 http://www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/auction.pdf
Baltimore County 4-H Fair July 11 – 14, 2013
Baltimore County 4-H Fair Board – If you are interested in serving on the Fair Board, send your self
nomination information, including relevant experiences and skills, to Brenda Strohmer at 3501 Hernwood
Road, Woodstock, MD 21163. Due September 15, 2012.
Baltimore County 4-H Fair Association – If you are interested in serving as a Department
Superintendent, Assistant or on a Special Event Committee, send a letter of interest, including relevant
experiences and skills, to Brenda Strohmer by October 15, 2012. You will be contacted as vacancies
occur.
Baltimore County 4-H Fair Board Youth Director (Youth ages 14 to 17) – If you are interested in
serving a 2-year term as an active 4-H Youth Director, send your self nomination information, including
relevant interests, experiences and skills, to Brenda Strohmer by October 15, 2012. Your letter must
include written parental and/or custodial permission to serve on the Fair Board.
Livestock Sale Thank You
Thanks to exhibitors, volunteers, reception sponsors, and supporters for a successful Livestock Sale.
Thank you 4-H exhibitors and volunteers who helped set-up and tear down the Sale ring and reception
area (and…the clean ear tags during weigh-in!).
Thanks to all for the support and assistance which makes YOUR Sale successful!
A special thank you to the sponsors of the Sale reception for your generous donations –
Carroll Tree Service

Graul’s Supermarket, Hereford  Greene’s Lamb
McGinnis Farm  Strohmer’s Farm  Weymouth Farm 
Dale and Diane Wheeler
An amazing
Thank You to the Champion Buyers and other Buyers and Supporters listed at
http://bc4hlivestocksalemd.webs.com/2012thanks.htm
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Carroll County 4-H Program is offering a Food
Preservation Workshop at the:
Baltimore County Extension Office
Wonderful opportunity to participate in this workshop!
The following workshop will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 9am-4:30pm:
Hot water bath canning will be covered from 9am – 12:30 pm
Pressure canning will be covered from 1pm – 4:30pm
Please bring lunch.
Don’t wait sign up now, participation is limited
There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of materials
Make checks payable to: CC EAC
Mail checks to: Carroll County Extension Office 700 Agriculture Center Westminster, MD 21158
Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 4th
Register by calling 410-386-2760
For more information on the class contact Becky Ridgeway or Terry Serio at 410-386-2760 or at
bridgewa@umd.edu
If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the office at 40-386-2760 at least two weeks prior to the class.
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual
orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
Proceeds Benefit the Maryland 4-H Foundation & MD 4-H Horse Program
Permit No. 255 - Need not be present to win
For complete rules of the raffle visit www.mymaryland4hfounda on.com. Winner must agree to all terms and condi ons of the raffle.
TICKETS: $100/EACH
ONLY 500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY Oct. 7, 2012
MINIMUM OF 400 TICKETS SOLD. IF LESS THAN 400 TICKETS ARE SOLD,
RAFFLE WILL DEFAULT TO A 50/50 RAFFLE
WINNING TICKET HOLDER MUST PAY TAX/TAGS/TITLE
For more info contact Karen Macleod at 443-536-6168 or kmacleod612@gmail.com
To request tickets via mail please mail form by October 1st to Karen Macleod at:
3954 Millers Station Rd. Millers, MD 21102
Name:________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________ Email: _____________________________
Check one:
_______ I have enclosed a check for $_________ (Make checks payable to MD 4-H Foundation)
_______ I would like to pay via credit card (Please provide information below)
Circle one: VISA MASTERCARD
AMERICAN EXPRESS
DISCOVER
Name on card:__________________________________ Card #:_____________________
Expiration Date:____________________________ Security Code: ___________________
Billing Address (if different than above)
Vehicle Provided By:
Koons Ford of Silver Spring
3111 Automobile Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20904
The Smith family
1234 any road
any town, MD 21234
Cockeysville, Md 21030
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE
CLUB CORNER
Mandatory Club Leader/VolunteerTraining
Fair Board and Association:
All meetings are held at the New Building at the MD
Fairgrounds at 7:30 pm
Sept. 27Assn. Oct. 25Board Nov. 15Assn. Dec. None
University of Maryland Extension
4-H Volunteer Training:
This is for New UME 4-H Volunteers the Webinar is 2 hrs.
A volunteer must have completed all UME Volunteer
paperwork before attending the training. Please call
410-771-1761 to sign up.
It’s that time of year again for
our mandatory club leader
training! All club leaders
(or a volunteer representative)
are expected to attend the
training on September 22,
2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All interested volunteers are
also encouraged/welcome to
attend as well. Lunch will be
provided!
Aug. 14, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Oct. 11, 2012
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
This training will include:
Sept. 4, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Nov. 1, 2012
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
2. Marketing Opportunities
Sept. 27, 2012
10:00 am- 12:00 noon
Dec. 13, 2012
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 2, 2012
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
1. 4-H Updates
3.4-H Policies/Guidelines:
Animal Science, Financial,
IRS reporting
(NEW and IMPORTANT
CHANGES THIS YEAR
for ALL MARYLAND
4-H CLUBS), other
general guidelines/policies.
4. 4-H Online Enrollment5.Youth Development Best
Practices and Project
Opportunities.
The training will be engaging
and hands on. Our goal is
for every participant to walk
away with new and insightful
information that will help
improve our 4-H clubs and
youth development program!
4-H Staff
Nia Imani Fields 4-H Extension Educator
nfields@umd.edu
Dwayne Murphy Extension Assistant Educator
dmurphy2@umd.edu
Wendy Dilworth Administrative Assistant wendydil@umd.edu Kriss Cocoros Administrative Assistant kcocoros@umd.edu Trish Moore
Graphic
Designer
pmoore@umd.edu