BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, Md 21030
(P) 410-771-1761
(F) 410-785-5950
4-H
Newsletter
Inside this Issue
Club Achievement Night
Banner Contest
1
Announcing the BC
4-H 2012 Day Camp
1
Let’s Grow our 4-H
Program
1
School Enrichment
Corner
2
Afterschool Corner
2
Kudos to…
2
Join the Teen Council 2
Ask The 4-H Educators 2
Exciting Opportunities
for 4-Hers
2
Meet A Club Leader
3
Harford County 4-H
Overnight Adventure at
Port Discovery
3
County Fair T-Shirt
Design Results
3
Letter from the
4-H Fair Board
4
Balto. Co. 4-H Fair News 5
Maryland 4-H Public
Speaking Contest Rules6-7
2012 4-H Fashion Revue
for Guys And Gals
7
Maryland 4-H Grains
for Youth
8
Balto. Co. 4-H Livestock
Sale Scholarship
8
Maryland 4-H Store Now
Open! 8
Save The Date! Md 4-H
Day At Camden Yards!
8
Baltimore County 4-H
Livestock Sale
8
Food Engineering Essay
Contest 9
Afterschool Alliance’s
Lights On Afterschool
poster
9
Umd Engineering Camp
for High School Girls!
9
Miss Balto. Co. Farm
Bureau Contest
10
2012 Winter Workshop
Was a Huge Succeess 11
Club Corner
12
Announcing, 2012
Maryland 4-H
Engineering Camp!!!!!! 12
February/March 2012
www.baltimorecounty.umd.edu
Club Achievement Night Banner Contest
This year we are having our 4th annual Club Achievement
Event Banner Contest- We are asking that ALL CLUBS
create a club banner that represents them! You can bring these
banners to Achievement Night on Sunday, March 25, 2012.
This is not only a fun contest to participate in but is an effort
from our Teen Council to increase
club attendance to Achievement
Night.You can follow the Baltimore
County banner guidelines. Please
call the 4-H office for more details
on this exciting contest!
The Volunteer Association is sponsoring a Chinese Auction.
Please bring an item for placement in the Chinese
Auction. The committee would like the items brought
to the 4-H office prior to the evening. They can then
set up for Achievement Night. These donations could
be handmade items, 4H memorabilia, products for animal
care, etc. Tickets will be sold at the door. We will hold the Auction
interspersed throughout Achievement Night. Any questions, please
feel free to contact the 4-H office at 410-771-1761.
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 1,000
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.
Announcing the BC 4-H 2012 Day Camp
Mark your calendars for this year’s
summer day camp.
It will be offered on June 25 -29
at Oregon Ridge Park. Look for
more details in the upcoming
newsletters.
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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
Agricultural
Kudos to…
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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
and opportunities 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! We hope to see you there! To register
for a session, please call the 4-H office at
410-771-1761. Sessions will be held at the
Ag Center/4-H Office at 1114 Shawan Road,
Cockeysville, MD 21030. The next sessions are:
March 11th 3 – 6 pm:
Fibers: raising animals for fiber and working with fiber
This workshop will focus on the animals that are used for fiber
production, including alpacas, sheep, and goats. Participants will
learn about how genetics, nutrition, and environment affects the
quality of fiber produced. Hands on activities will include projects
working with fiber and judging fiber quality.
June 16th:
Showing and Fitting
Learn the basics of fitting livestock for shows. Participants will have
an opportunity to practice their show ring techniques in a practice
show. Animals will be provided for this event. Includes beef, sheep,
swine, and goats.
In November Ashley Blum
joined over 900 4-H seniors
in Atlanta, Georgia for the
2011 National 4-H Congress.
Delegates participated in
workshops, community
service, and social events while
celebrating and enhancing their
4-H leadership experiences.
At the Horse World Expo in Timonium, MD horse people flock
to see world-renowned clinicians, university speakers, and of
course- horses. An added bonus to the annual attraction is the
Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest. From January 20-22, over 140
exceptional drawings and photographs were entered by 4-H’ers
from 15 different counties.The contest was judged by two clinicians
at the Expo, Jennifer Moshier of Delaware, OH and Gina Perilla of
Woodbine, MD. Congratulations to Anne Berg - Senior Champion
Join the Teen Council
Join a group of Baltimore County teens and gain leadership
skills, meet new people and help plan
a countywide 4-H event. Our next
meeting is March 14, 2012 at
6:30 pm. If you’re interested in
learning more about the council, please
contact Nia Imani Fields at 410-771-1761
or Nfields@umd.edu
TEEN COUNCIL
School Enrichment Corner
Life Source School Enrichment
Grains project.
ASK THE 4-H EDUCATORS
Q:
A:
W
hat is the Annual
Achievement Event?
E ach year, the Baltimore County
4-H office recognizes the
achievements and dedication of our 4-Hers and volunteers.
We hope you join us for our annual event on March 25th @
3:00 p.m. at Oregon Ridge Park.
Afterschool Corner
Sweet Potato Kids film making class.
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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 MD 4-H contests
and workshops. If you are
interested in leading or joining
a county team, please contact
the 4-H office.
Livestock Skillathon*
March 3
4-H Horse Bowl Contest*
April 21-22
4-H Dairy Bowl
April 14
Horse Judging/Hippology*
June 18
Note: * indicates that we
currently have a Baltimore
County team.
Meet a club leader
1. When did you first join 4-H & what was the name of
the club?
1980 (I think)
Dulaney Valley 4-H Club
2. H
ow did you end up serving as a club
leader?
After serving as secretary, vice president
and president of Dulaney Valley 4-H Club
it was a natural progression to become an
assistant club leader when I aged out as a
member. Eventually Dulaney Valley disbanded
and then with a few of my leasees I started Cows Critters &
Chrysanthemums.
3. What is your favorite 4-H memory?
Wow, there are so many to choose from...Winning the first year
record book award alongside Bucky Ehrhardt was memorable. I
could never forget the Cow Palace dairy aisles, the heart of the
fairs.Working through blood, sweat, tears and a lot of fun with my
sisters, Stacy, Donny, Bucky, Dawn, and Donna, and Billy, also the
folks from the beef aisles and Brenda visiting from the pig barn.The
Older Youth exchanges, the trip to Texas with Brenda was amazing.
The one memory that really stands out was with my Guernsey cow
Daisy at state fair my last year as a junior member. After winning
the junior division and what seemed like an eternity showing against
an experienced senior showman Daisy and I won Grand Champion
Guernsey Fitting and Showing. Maryland Comptroller Louis Goldstein
was on hand and presented us with the award, a revolving sterling
silver bowl where my name was to be engraved alongside Guernsey
breeders I had admired. I was so proud that day.
4. Who has played a huge role in your 4-H experience?
My parents and sisters, without whom I wouldn’t have known about
4-H nor had transportation. My dad who persuaded my decision
to buy a Guernsey. Many of the older and more experienced
members helped me tremendously in the early years, but one man
was with me from the very beginning through today. Harry Gribble
went with my family and me to choose and purchase my first calf,
Daisy. He taught me how to clip, wash, bed, and show. Mr. Harry
was stern and fair. He challenged me and made me work hard.
“Practice leading her at least 15 minutes a day, everyday!” I recall
him telling me repeatedly. He let me make mistakes so I would
learn from them. It all paid off. He was and is always at ringside.
Through my 4-H years, as I exited the ring he had words of advice
for improvement and words of comfort to stop the tears when
needed. Still today he advises me. I am so fortunate he was my 4-H
Leader, and over the years Mr. Harry became a very close friend of
my family, actually he is part of my family.
5. What was your favorite 4-H event?
I enjoyed Demonstration Day, Older Youth meetings and
Achievement Night, but I’m sure by now it’s obvious that I loved
the fairs. County fair was a more private week when you could visit
with members exhibiting other species. During the 4-H portion of
state fair we would tie together by county, compete for herdsman
award as a county but it was a short walk to visit with friends from
other counties. Both fairs were a great opportunity to interact with
and educate the general public about agriculture.The camaraderie
and friendships that began all those years ago are treasures today
with countless memories and stories.
HARFORD COUNTY 4-H OVERNIGHT
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• Cost $36 per person (adults or children)
• The agenda will be customized for each 4-H group to rotate
among all of the museum exhibits
• You will be assigned a sleeping area
• The public museum closes at 4:30 pm on Friday.
• We can enter the museum as early as 5:00 at which time we
can enter the Atrium to eat dinner, do some activities and hold
orientation.
• There are pizza delivery places close that can offer a discount
to the group. McDonald’s and Subway are also close or groups
may bring their own.
• The organized evening program will begin at 6:30 pm on
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County Fair T-Shirt
Design Results
Congratulations to the top
three submitted designs.
1st – Shannon Fiedler
2nd – Allison Blum
3rd – Jamie Frank
Look for Shannon’s design
on the County Fair t-shirts
this summer!
Who is she?
Jo-Ann Chason, Cows Critters & Chrysanthemums
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The Baltimore County 4-H Club Fair Board would like to take this
opportunity to keep you informed about planning for the County Fair.
Be More – Baltimore
County 4-H Fair
The Fair Board is faced with the task of raising funds to pay for
Fair’s expenses which include: exhibitor premiums, insurance,
ribbons, waste removal, security, judges meals/mileage, etc.
The projected budget is approximately $35,000.
The Fair Board anticipates a continued reduction of the State of
Maryland’s grant for its exhibitor premiums which cost approximately $10,000. The Fair Board will
need to generate at least $4,000 to cover the gap in funding.
In addition, the Fair Board will no longer have the State Fair Chicken Booth as a source of funding.
Therefore, it is planning several events throughout the year in an attempt to recoup the approximate
$10,000 loss in revenue.
Instead of being asked for your time at the State Fair Booth, the Board is asking for your time in
supporting its fund-raising events. To reach its projected budget, the Fair Board is requesting the
support of all 4-H exhibitors, families, friends and local business and organizations. We are hoping to
significantly increase the number of ads in the Fair’s Advertisement Booklet as a beginning step.
First, please take the time to ask your family and friends to become Fair patrons at the cost of $2. If
each 4-H exhibitor, Club Leader and Department Superintendent obtained five $2 patron ads for the
Advertisement Booklet, we could raise almost $1,000. Family ads showcasing 4-H’ers project and
exhibit work is also a great way to support the Fair.
In addition, please take the time to ask local businesses you frequent to place an ad in the Fair’s
Advertisement Booklet. This 3,000 copy Advertisement Booklet will be available to 4-H families and
distributed through local stores and libraries. A list of businesses advertising in the Booklet will be
identified on the Fair’s website and viewers directed to the home page.
The size and costs of advertisements are as follows:
$10.00 Business Card – 3 ½”w x 2”h” $15.00 Quarter Page - 7”w x 2 1/4”h
$30.00 Half Page - 7”w x 4 ½”h
$50.00 Full Page - 7”w x 9 ¾”h
Secondly, please take the time to share with everyone you know the enclosed flyer about the Bull
Roast sponsored by Friends of the Baltimore County Fair. Gather groups of ten to share a table and
enjoy good food, good fun, and a chance to win a prize. This is a significant event designed to
generate funds to replace those no longer available from the State Fair booth.
Thirdly, please take the time to obtain items for the silent auction at the Bull Roast. Contact Brenda,
Bud, or Janice if you have questions about suitable items.
The Baltimore County 4-H Fair will be the result of the time each of us takes to support the Fair
Board’s fund-raising efforts. So keep looking for future events being planned, and give of your time to
support the success of those fund-raising efforts. The Fair Board’s goal is to completely fund its
budget and not have to cut budgeted items. The Board looks forward to working with 4-H families and
volunteers to support this worthwhile youth development event.
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Be More -- Baltimore County 4-H Fair - July 11 to 15, 2012
http://www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/
Tentative Exhibitor Schedule http://baltimorecounty4hfair.org/tentschedule.pdf
The 2012 County 4-H Fair Premium Catalog and Advertisement Booklet!
Advertisement Booklet
3,000 copies will be distributed to 4-H
families and to the public. 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 4-H Fair Board needs your assistance in securing
funding for the Fair to ensure premiums are not cut and
still cover costs of insurance, security, ribbons,
advertising, custodial services, etc. The best way you can
do this is to support the Advertisement Booklet .
Deadline
for Submitting
.
Ads is March 15th.
Our goal is for each 4-H family and friend of 4-H
to obtain at least five $2 patron ads from friends
and family. In addition, consider placing a family
ad or 4-H Club ad showcasing members. Contact
local farms, businesses, organizations and
community groups – ask them to purchase an ad.
The size and costs of 4 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
$30.00 Half Page
$50.00 Full Page
$ 2.00 Patron Ad
3 ½”w x 2”h”
7”w x 2 1/4”h
7”w x 4 ½”h
7”w x 9 ¾”h
40 spaces
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.
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.
Ads can be sent electronically to casellman@verizon.net.
On-line Ad information and costs: http://baltimorecounty4hfair.org/2012adbooklet.pdf
On-line Ad sizes: http://baltimorecounty4hfair.org/adsizes.pdf
x If you want to repeat your ad from last year, send an e:mail, then mail your check.
x If you need help designing your ad, we will be glad to do that for you.
For questions or additional info, contact Carolyn Selllman 410-655-0042 or casellman@verizon.net
Cash award of $50, $25 and $15 for
top three clubs based on total ad
money submitted by March 15th.
County Fair Catalog of Premium and Class lists will be
available online beginning March 1st.
A limited number of printed Premium and Class Catalogs
will be available in late April for families who request one
through their club leader. Clubs can receive three catalogs
for every $15 sold in ads. Additional catalogs will be
available for $4 to cover printing costs.
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Maryland 4-H Public Speaking contest rules
1.The contest consists of four categories:
’’Prepared Speech
’’Extemporaneous
’’Radio Spot
’’Interpretations
Speeches are given by individuals, not teams.
2. Each of the above categories includes three age
groups:
’’Junior: 8-10
’’Intermediate: 11-13
’’Senior: 14-18
Ages are as of January 1st of the current year.
3. Time Limits:
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 all age groups.
Interpretations: Juniors and Intermediates: 2 to 3 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 23, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Baltimore County Ag
Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Register by March 16, 2012
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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: See back for more detailed information
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The champions from the county contest will be sent to the
State Contest that is held in April.
14. State Champions may not enter the same category and
age group a second time.
DRAMATIC, POETRY, AND HUMOROUS 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.
Rules:
1.Time limits:
a. Juniors & Intermediates: 2 to 3 minutes
b. Seniors: 3 to 5 minutes
2.Visual aides are not permitted. Appropriate gestures are
encouraged. For Dramatic interpretation, contestant may opt to
sit for presentation. Podium use is optional.
3. Contestants are to bring two (2) copies of the script
including reference. Language other than spoken English must be
translated.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. The champions from the county contest will be sent to the
State Contest that is held in April.
State Champions may not enter the same category and age group a
second time.
2012 4-H Fashion Revue for Guys and Gals
Fashion Revue has been a
long tradition in Baltimore
County 4-H.Youth
demonstrate their modeling,
poise and confidence skills
through Fashion Revue, and
you don’t have to sew to
participate. There are two ways to participate:
Like to sew, have a favorite sports uniform, theatrical costume,
a favorite party dress or even a fantastic bargain outfit. Sign up
today to be part of this exciting event!
1.Youth design or select a design to sew and construct an outfit
to accessorize and model.
July 15th - County Fashion Revue and
Awards Program
2.Youth can select a ready-to-wear garment and choose
complimentary accessories.
Baltimore County 4-H Fair, MD State Fairgrounds
On July 11th, you will model your garment for the judges and
answer a couple of questions about your outfit, like why you
chose the design or accessories.
Then on July 15th, you will participate in a special run way
modeling and musical event at the Baltimore County 4-H Fair.
All participants are recognized for the hard work. Winners in
each Senior category may be selected to participate in the MD
4-H Fashion Revue held at the MD State Fair.
May 25th - Entries due to Laura Kefauver
(forms available online, see below)
July 11th - Preliminary Judging, MD State
Fairgrounds
1. Fashion Revue Rules and Classes
www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/revue.pdf
2. Ready to Wear Entry Form
www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/frready.pdf
3. Constructed Garment Entry Form
www.baltimorecounty4hfair.org/frconstruct.pdf
“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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Maryland 4-H Store Now Open!
The Maryland 4-H Store is now open online! Now shop your
favorite Maryland 4-H apparel in any size. New to the store:
jackets, front zipper sweatshirts, shorts, polo shirts, hats, bags
and more!
Go to www.mymaryland4Hfoundation.com today! Click on the
Maryland 4-H Store button and have fun shopping.
Donate Grain! Make a Difference!
By donating grain, farmers provide opportunities for youth
across Maryland and can save on selfe-mployment tax, federal
income tax, and state income tax.
Why Should I Get Involved?
For many cash basis farmers, significant tax savings can be
achieved by donating crops directly to the Maryland 4-H
Foundation, Inc.
Tax Savings
Cash charitable contributions are deductible only as an
itemized deduction from adjusted gross income which
results in reducing federal income tax only. By contributing
crops to the Maryland 4-H Foundation the cash basis farmer
avoids having to include the sale of the cash crop in income,
which results in saving self-employment tax, federal and state
income tax.
Save the Date! Md 4-H Day at Camden Yards!
Use Professional Advisors
Friday May 11, 2012 B
altimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays 7:05pm
The farmer should always consult with a professional tax or
legal advisor to determine tax implications prior to making the
gift for current tax law information.
Plan a club outing! Bring your Friends & Family!
How Do I Donate Grain?
1. Deliver the grain to one of the participating grain elevators.
Tickets will be available soon! $13 each, available through the
Maryland 4-H Foundation Inc.
More information to follow!
2. Indicate how many bushels are for the Maryland 4-H program,
making the Maryland 4-H Foundation the owner of those
bushels.
3. Sign donation form, approving the grain donation and amount
donated.
4. Grain will be sold at current days price and credited towards
Maryland 4-H Foundation account.
5. Farmer will receive tax deductible donation receipt from
Maryland 4-H Foundation once payment has been received
from grain elevator.
Balto. Co. 4-H Livestock Sale Scholarship
The 4-H Livestock Committee is accepting applications for the
2012 Livestock Scholarship. Up to two $1,000 scholarships
will be awarded at the Baltimore 4-H Livestock Sale.
Applications are due May 1, 2012.
The new criteria, eligibility requirements and application can
be found at the Livestock Sale Web Page:
www.bc4hlivestocksalemd.webs.com
If anyone is unable to access this information, please contact
casellman@verizon.net or 410-655-0042.
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Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Sale
arship
Market livestock exhibitors who plan to sell an animal at the
2012 Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Sale should be actively
pursuing potential buyers. The Livestock Sale website at
http://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 Sale Committee at casellman@verizon.net.
Food Engineering Essay Contest
Food Engineering Essay Contest:The contest is open to boys
and girls and essays are accepted in three categories.
For children in third- through fifth-grades, entrants submit an
essay of no more than 500 words explaining how a food, such as
apple sauce, peanut butter or spaghetti sauce, is produced and
how engineers are a part of the process.
For children in sixth- through eighth-grades, the essay can be
no more than 750 words and must meet the third- through
fifth-grade requirements and also explain how a technology is
important to the production and how it works.
For ninth- through 12th-graders, the essay can be no more
than 1,500 words. Entrants in this category must meet the sixthrough eighth-grade requirements and also include how an
engineer contributed to the design of the technology and how
engineers are improving the technology.
Essays are due by March 1.
To see the list of foods for essay topics, complete rules and prize
list, go to www.engineergirl.org/?id=14100
2012 F
air Board of Directors
& Officers
Brenda Strohmer, President
Sean Klein,Vice President
Cheryl Cashman, Secretary
Amy Weinreich, Treasurer
Directors
Donna Gill
Dani Coroneos
Janice Coroneos
Sherra Kron
Valerie Harlan
Bill Langlotz,
Arlene Sheats
Bill Warns
Dale Wheeler
Laura Wheeler
Leo Wolff, Jr
Elliott Warns, Youth Director
Emma Foster, Youth Director
Nia Imani Fields, Extension Educator
Dwayne Murphy, Extension Educator
UMD engineering camp for high school
girls!
The application for Exploring Engineering at the University of
Maryland (E2@UMD) is now available at
www.wie.umd.edu/precollege/e2umd.html.
This program is open to girls entering grades 11 and 12 in fall 2012.
Applications are due by Monday, March 26th for best consideration.
Afterschool Alliance’s Lights On Afterschool poster
Hi Ambassadors – We wanted
to let you know that the
Afterschool Alliance’s Lights
On Afterschool poster
contest is officially underway!
Afterschool program
participants are encouraged
to submit artwork that
celebrates afterschool
programs and conveys the
importance of keeping the
lights on afterschool.
As you know, the winning
poster design will be printed
on 70,000 posters sent
to Lights On Afterschool
celebrations across the
country, not to mention that
the winning artist will be
featured on our website, blog
and Afterschool Storybook.
The deadline for submissions
is May 1, 2012. Keep in mind
that the winning artwork
will be scanned to become a
digital image, so avoid using
textures or raised materials.
Bright colors jump off the
poster, so consider using
materials that won’t smear
or rub off. Markers, paint
and pens often work better
than crayons, watercolors or
chalk. Or consider having
youth try their hand at digital
art! Click here<http://www.
afterschoolalliance.org/
loaSubmitArtPoster.cfm> for
contest details and submission
guidelines. Last year’s poster is
feature at the right.
Keep an eye out for
information regarding the
Torani art contest this spring.
We’ll share more details on
that contest later.
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MissBaltimore
County
Farm
Bureau
Contest
“Looking for interested contestants” ages 16 years old, but not pass
their 20th birthday by the State Fair contest in August, 2012.
To be in the contest, your family must be a Farm Bureau member. Membership
dues are $60.00 per year and comes with many advantages for you and your
family. The contestant should be involved in some way with the production
of agriculture or have an understanding of the agriculture industry.
All contestants receive a check and a gift for being in the county contest.
The county winner receives $500.00 and a gift. She will reign over the
Baltimore County 4-H Fair in July, Hereford Fair in August and will compete
at the Miss Maryland Agricultural Contest in August. Each contestant in
the state level receives a check and the winners receive a scholarship.
During the county fairs Miss Baltimore County can help out with handing
out ribbons at the animal shows, helping with tours and the livestock
auction and promoting and supporting the 4-H program and agriculture.
Throughout the year we encourage you to create some agricultural programs
for the youth.
Miss Baltimore County Farm Bureau will meet people in all walks of life,
make new friends across the state, speak at events and experience new
opportunities. This is a wonderful opportunity to share with the public
your knowledge about the agriculture industry and your 4-H projects.
For any questions and an application call Ms. Beverly Burton,
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Chair 410-592-6095.
Deadline for application is May 1, 2012.
Miss Baltimore County Farm Bureau Contest and Spring Banquet
Date: May 11, 2012 Friday 6:15 pm
Place: Baltimore County Agricultural Center Spring
Dinner: 6:30 pm followed by the contest and entertainment.
Menu: Country Style Buffet catered by Richarson Farm
Cost: $15.00 per person Children 3-10 yrs. old are $8:00
RSVP: by May 6, 2012, 410-666-1033 or email bcfb@hotmail.com
Make checks payable to Baltimore County Farm Bureau
PO Box 188
Timonium, MD 21094-0188
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2012 Winter workshop was a huge succeess
“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 4-H FAIR
Tentative Schedule of Events For Fair Participants
July 11-15, 2012
SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012
Fair Set Up 10 am - 4 pm
Fair Set Up 12 noon - 4 pm
th
SATURDAY, JULY 14
Fair Open To The Public 10am - 10pm
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11th
Not Open To The Public
Fashion Revue Judging (Vista Room)
9 am
Beef, Dairy, Dairy Steer, Goat, Sheep &
Swine Exhibits Received/In place
10am-7pm
Rabbit & Poultry Exhibits Received/In Place
3-7 pm
Indoor Exhibits Received Except Foods
3-7:30 pm
Fair Beautification Displays in place
5 pm
Indoor Judge/Superintendent/Helper Dinner
5–8 pm
Indoor Exhibits Closed to Entries
7:30 pm
Western Horse Show
8 am
Car Show
8 am
Alpaca Show (Sheep Show Ring)
8:30 am
Flea Market
9 am
Beef Steer and Heifer Show
9 am
Rabbit & Cavy Show
9 am
Cat Show (North Show Ring)
9:30 am
Animal Costume Contest (Center Stage)
2 pm
Small Engines and Garden Tractor Contest
2 pm
Exhibitor Overnight Meeting followed by
Livestock Orientation (South Show Ring)
7:30 pm
Livestock Buyers’ Reception (Animal World )
6-6:45 pm
Indoor Exhibits Judging Begins
8 pm
6:45 pm
Weigh-in – Market Beef/Dairy Steers
8 pm
Livestock Auction (Swine Show Ring)
Entertainment – Country Line Dancing
(Center Stage)
8-11:30 pm
TH
THURSDAY, JULY 12
Fair Open To The Public 10am - 10pm
Rate of Gain (Center Stage)
9 –11 am
SUNDAY, JULY 15TH
Fair Open To The Public 10am - 3pm
Pancake Breakfast
8-10 am
Food Exhibits Received
9–11:30 am
Wool and Wool Breed Sheep Show
8:30 am
Shepherds Lead (Sheep Show Ring)
10 am
Fashion Revue Rehearsal
9 am
Children’s Entertainment
10 am-2 pm
Flea Market
9 am
Bucket of Junk Sculpture in place
10am – 6pm
Dog Show (North Show Ring)
10 am
Livestock Judging Contest
11am
Bicycle Contest
10 am
Booths/Banners/Scrapbooks/Shoe Box Floats
in place
Noon - 5pm
Homemade Ice Cream Contest (Northwest
Corner Cow Palace)
10 am
Dairy Show followed by Dairy Steer Show
12 noon
Alpaca Demonstration (South Show Ring)
10 am
Dairy Goat Show
1 pm
Livestock Skill-a-Thon (Center Stage)
10 am
Horses received for English Horse Show
Begins 5pm
Fashion Revue (Center Stage)
12 noon
Picnic Supper
6 pm
Alpaca/Goat/Sheep Agility (Sheep Show Ring)
12 noon
Cake Auction
7 pm
Clover Pet Show (North Show Ring)
1 pm
Barnyard Olympics (South Show Ring)
1 pm
Exhibits Released
3-5 pm
Weigh-in – Market Goat/Sheep/ Swine
7 am
FRIDAY, JULY 13th
Fair Open To The Public 10am - 10pm
English Horse Show
8 am
Market Lamb and Breeding Show
9:30 am
Children’s Entertainment
10am-2 pm
Rabbit Written Test
12:30 pm
Commercial & Meat Goat Show
2 pm
Cavy Exhibits Received and In Place
3-7 pm
Swine Show (Swine Show Ring)
5 pm
Horses received for Western Horse Show
Power Tools, Handbags, & Baskets Bingo
(Center Stage)
D.J./Karaoke and Pizza Party for 4-H Youth
Begins 5pm
7 pm
8-10 pm
4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM
Due to the 4-H Office Friday, March 16, 2012
The 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held Friday March 23, 2012 at the Baltimore County Ag
Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 beginning at 6:00 pm. 410-771-1761.
NAME_____________________________________________ PHONE #______________________
STREET ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________
CITY_________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP______________
CLUB ___________________________________________________________________________
AGE (As of January 1, 2012) ____________________
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 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 2/1/12 in order to participate in the
Public Speaking Contest.
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.
February
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Books,
1 Record
Senior Portfolios
2 Volunteer
Association
3
4
9
10
11
and Award
Nominations
Due
Meeting at
7:30 pm
5
6
7
8
12
13
14
Annual
15 Club
Financial
16
17
18
22
Fair Board
Meeting
7:30 p.m. in the
New Building at the
Fairgrounds
23
24
25
Summary
Report Due
19
Day
20 President’s
21
4-H Office Closed
4-H Day in
Annapolis
26
27
Volunteer
28 New
Training
29
Webinar
March
Sun
4
Mon
5
Tues
6
Wed
7
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
8
9
10 Horsebowl
Contest UMD-
L
ivestock
Skill a Thon
Plant Sciences Bldg,
College Park, MD
The Maryland
4-H Skill-a-thon
Science class
11Aong Fibers:
12
raising
ME Volunteer
13 UTraining
een Council
14 TMeeting
15
16
18
20
21
22
Speaking
23 Public
24
Contest
animals for fiber and
working with fiber
3-6 pm at the
4-H Office
19
6:30 pm at the
4-H Office
17
6:30 pm at the
4-H Office
6:30—8:00 p.m.
UME Ag Center
25 Achievement
Night
3:00 pm
Oregon Ridge
26
27
28
29
30
31
April
Sun
1
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
to show
2 Intent
swine, lamb,
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
Bowl
14 Dairy
UMD- Animal
goats, commercial
beef, heifers
and commercial
breeding sheep
8
Sciences Bldg,
College Park, MD
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 Horsebowl
Contest UMD-
Plant Sciences Bldg,
College Park, MD
The Maryland
4-H Skill-a-thon
22/29
Horsebowl Contest
UMD- Plant Sciences
Bldg, College Park, MD
The Maryland 4-H
Skill-a-thon
23/30
24
25
26
27
D Day
28 M
University of MD
College Park
State 4-H Public
Speaking Contest
May
Sun
Mon
Tues
1Member
enrollment
Wed
2
lamb,
9 Swine,
10
goats, commercial
11
swine,
12 Tagging
lamb, goats,
14
9990-N
15 IRS
e-Postcard
16
17
18
Fair,
19 Wills
Howard County
25
26
commercial
beef heifers,
commercial
breeding sheep
beef heifers,
commercial
breeding sheep
ownership deadline
Sheep & Wool
Skillathon
13
Sat
MD Sheep & Wool
Festival 5/5-5/6
5
8
3
Fri
4
deadline to show
in County Fair
Sheep & Wool
6 MD
7
Festival 5/7-5/8
Thu
Volunteer
Association
Meeting
7:30 pm at the
Ag Ctr./4-H Office
(Club Tax
reporting)
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
31
Please come and
support our Fair!
Friends of the Fair
Bull Roast
To Benefit the Baltimore County Fair
Friday, March 16th
7pm—11pm
MD State Fairgrounds
Exhibition Hall
DJ
Raffles
Silent Auction
Money Wheel
Plant Wheel
For tickets contact:
$35/person
$300/table (10 people)
Order by March 1st
Menu:
Beef, Turkey, Ziti,
Green Beans, Salad,
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy,
Cole Slaw, Cheese, & Fruit
Brenda @ 410-790-7248
Bud @ 410-922-5060
Janice @ 410-252-2601
enjoy your food,
but eat less
10 tips to enjoying your meal
You can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments to the amounts of food on your plate.
Healthy meals start with more vegetables and fruits and smaller portions of protein and grains. And don’t forget
dairy—include fat-free or low-fat dairy products on your plate, or drink milk with your meal.
6
1
get to know the foods you eat
Use SuperTracker to find out what kinds of foods
and how much to eat and to get tips and support for
making better food choices.
www.myplate.gov/supertracker
Choose more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and
fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products. Cut back on foods high
in solid fats, added sugars, and salt.
choose to eat some foods
more or less often
2
7
take your time
Be mindful to eat slowly, enjoy the taste and
textures, and pay attention to how you feel. Use
hunger and fullness cues to recognize when to eat and
when you’ve had enough.
find out what you need
Get your personalized plan by using the SuperTracker
to identify your food group targets. Compare the foods
you eat to the foods you need to eat.
3
8
use a smaller plate
Drink water or other calorie-free
beverages, 100% juice, or fat-free
milk when you are thirsty. Soda and other
sweet drinks contain a lot of sugar and
are high in calories.
Use a smaller plate at meals to help with portion
control. That way you can finish your entire plate and
feel satisfied without overeating.
4
if you eat out, choose healthier options
Check and compare nutrition information about
the foods you are eating. Preparing food at home
makes it easier to control what is in your meals.
5
sip smarter
FAT FREE
9
10
compare foods
Check out the Food-A-Pedia to look up and compare
nutrition information for more than 8,000 foods.
satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way
Indulge in a naturally sweet dessert dish—fruit!
Serve a fresh fruit cocktail or a fruit
parfait made with yogurt. For a hot dessert,
bake apples and top with cinnamon.
United States
Department of Agriculture
Center for Nutrition
Policy and Promotion
make treats “treats,”
not everyday foods
Treats are great once in a while. Just don’t make
treat foods an everyday choice. Limit sweet treats to special
occasions.
Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov and Mary Concannon, FCS Educator
for more information.
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 New Building at
the MD Fairgrounds
at 7:30 pm
Feb. 23 Association
March 22 Board
April 26 Association
May 24 Board
June 14 Association
Catalogs
July 19 Evaluations
Sept. 27 Association
Oct. 25 Board
Nov. 15 Association
Dec. None
Announcing, 2012 Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp!!!!!!
Get ready for the 2012 Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp at the Rocks
4-H camp in Harford County. At this camp, intermediate and senior
4-H members and adult volunteers will get hands-on introduction to 4-H
engineering projects while meeting other 4-Hers from across the state.
Engineering projects include: Large tractor operation, lawn tractor, small
engines, welding, and electricity/energy. The workshops
will include safety training, hands-on experience, and
information about regional and state contests.
Engineering Camp will be held April 20-22, 2012. The cost for the Maryland
4-H Engineering camp is $125.00 for 4-H members (before April 1, 2012) and
$145.00 for non-4-H members (before
April 1, 2012). Registration packets
are available online at www.
baltimorecounty.umd.edu .
For more information please contact
Dwayne Murphy at dmurphy2@umd.edu
or 410-771-1761.
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
Agricultural Science Program:
ÊÊ Offer a series of Agricultural science
workshops. Topics include:
ÊÊ Livestock feeding
ÊÊ Fiber
ÊÊ Livestock showmanship
ÊÊ Meats (identification / judging
/ cooking)
ÊÊ Plan field trips to places of interest
ÊÊ Increase use of the Maryland
AGsploration curriculum
ÊÊ Farm safety / tractor safety classes
SET (Science, Engineering
and Technology):
ÊÊ Promote mechanical engineering
projects in the county and statewide
ÊÊ Expand the reach of our Adobe Youth
Voices project
ÊÊ Work with volunteers to establish a
robotics club / team
2012 Annual Update
& Program Goals
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 a 100 year tradition of voluntary action through strong
public-pr ivate partnerships at federal, state and community levels.
Local volunteer leaders partner with Baltimore County Extension staff
to provide direct leadership and educational support to young people in
urban, suburban, and rural communities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Nia Imani Fields,
Extension Educator,
4-H Youth Development,
nfields@umd.edu
410.771.1761
Dwyane Murphy,
Extension Assistant Educator,
4-H Youth Development,
dmurphy2@umd.edu
410.771.1761
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:
• Environmental Science
• Plant Sciences; Family Consumerism; Nutrition, Health and Fitness
• Personal Development and Training
• Animal Projects
• 4-H Club and Volunteer Development
University of Maryland Extension
Baltimore County Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, Md 21030
www.baltimorecounty.umd.edu
Highlights from the 2011
4-H program:
ÊÊ Program Update: 20 clubs,
1 special interest group,
7 afterschool programs, 3 school
enrichment programs, 219 volunteers,
and 965 club and program members.
ÊÊ Winter workshop was a success with
8 hands-on classes and 51 youth and
adult participants
ÊÊ Trained 19 new volunteers in 2011
ÊÊ 4th year of the Teen Council. The
council sponsored the Youth Activity
Corner and dunking booth at the
county fair. Council members, 4-Hers
and volunteers also adopted a
highway on Shawan Road and led a
class at the Winter Workshop.
ÊÊ The 5th continuous year of Baltimore
County 4-H Day Camp. 40 full time
campers, 9 clovers, 9 counselors
in training, 10 counselors & 3 adult
volunteers.
ÊÊ Baltimore County co-hosted our
2nd annual engineering camp in
April for 25 youth from 8 counties.
Participants learned about farm
safety, engineering careers, and
design process while engaging in
skills building workshops. Workshops
included welding, soldering, small
engine repair, lawn care and many
more.
ÊÊ Baltimore County received a $19,000
grant to lead a science mentorship
afterschool and a camp
program at Sweet
Potato Kids in
Randallstown.
ÊÊ 424 youth (294
ages 5-18)
and 79 adults
participated
in the 4-H Fair
educational tour.
ÊÊ Several 4-H clubs volunteered at the
2nd Annual Ag Center Open House.
There were over 800
in attendance and
learned about
4-H livestock
and Ag
science.
ÊÊ Baltimore
County
received a
state grant to
start a robotics
program with
WeDo robotic kits.
Robots have been used at camp,
afterschool programs, and school
enrichment program to reach over
100 youth in 2011.
ÊÊ Baltimore County was part of a
statewide grant from Adobe Youth
Voices project to promote digital
filmmaking and youth media
ÊÊ Baltimore County was represented at
the state level for:
Horse Bowl
Horse Judging
Large Tractor Driving contest
Lawn Tractor contest
Small engines contest
Rifle/ Small bore match
Fashion Revue
And various other state fair
opportunities
ÊÊ 18 4-Hers and Clovers and 15
volunteers and parents were in
attendence at the Public Speaking
program.
ÊÊ 54 youth and 1 teen leader
participated in a statewide
Agsploration program where youth
learned about Maryland agriculture.
2012 Annual Goals:
4-H Clubs:
General 4-H
Goals:
ÊÊ Continue to provide annual club
leader trainings to enhance youth
development and 4-H policy
knowledge.
ÊÊ Through
outreach
and
increased
programming,
we will continue
to sustain, increase and diversify
our Membership base. Our goal
is to better share the value of
Baltimore County 4-H with the
community and have our 4-H
program better reflect the diverse
communities within Baltimore County.
Increase workshop opportunities
for 4-Hers and attendance at
the Baltimore County Fair.
ÊÊ A continuing goal is to support,
increase and diversify the
Volunteer base. We plan to
add informative presentations
during the Volunteer Association
meetings to help us retain quality
volunteers and better understand
how we can grow as a County.
4-H Afterschool:
ÊÊ Continue to grow the Baltimore
County 4-H Afterschool program.
Continue to seek interns utilizing local
College students to provide leadership
within our Afterschool programs.
ÊÊ Partner with BCPS
to offer 4-H
afterschool club
programs.
ÊÊ Continue to
partner with
BCPL, PAL and
local community
organizations.
Entrepreneurship and
Workforce Readiness:
ÊÊ Continue to enhance our web
site, Facebook page, marketing
material and fundraise to grow and
better promote 4-H programs and
opportunities.
ÊÊ Continue to offer Entrepreneurship
and Workforce Readiness trainings
led by the youth/adult training team
(statewide initiative)
ÊÊ Continue to grow our clubs, the
Baltimore County Teen Council
and our Science, Engineering and
Techology programs.
Teen Council:
ÊÊ Enhance training opportunities for
volunteers and club leaders.
ÊÊ Continue the transition to ACCESS:
the new 4-H online enrollment system.
ÊÊ Offer 4-H shotgun project to Baltimore
County 4-H members through the
Harford County shooting sports club
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.
ÊÊ P
rovide officer, record book and other
leadership training opportunities for
members.
ÊÊ Partner with our neighboring counties
to offer additional regional 4-H
opportunities including livestock
judging.
ÊÊ Continue to offer leadership
opportunities to teen council
members
ÊÊ Increase community
service
involvement in
the county
ÊÊ Provide
advisory
opportunities
for our
Teen Council
members