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
We have a New Vista
Intern for 2014-2015
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100 Anniversary Open
House for University of
MD Extension
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th
4-H All Around the County1
Northeast Regional 4-H
Volunteer Forum
2
4-H Senior Portfolios
2
Congratulations to our
National Travelers
2
Record Book Training
2
Ag Science Series
3
2015 Livestock Skillathon
Teams are Now Forming 3
Our Annual Club Leader
Training
3
Camp Counselor
Opportunities
October 2014
3
Food Preservation:
Apple Butter
4
Our 4-H Youth did a
Wonderful Job at the
Maryland State Fair 5
Family Farm day was a
Huge Success!
5
Announcing our Fair
Board Directors
5
Afterschool Corner
5
Club Corner
6
Winter Workshop
6
www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county
WE HAVE A NEW VISTA INTERN FOR 2014-2015
Hello Baltimore County 4-Hers,
I am Adrienne Vitullo, the new
VISTA member at the UME 4-H
program. Though I am originally
from Storrs, Connecticut, I recently
graduated from Bard College in the
Hudson Valley of New York where
I studied Anthropology. I am
particularly interested in education
policy and advocacy, and plan to
work toward my master’s degree in public policy in order to
continue the type of work I am starting here with AmeriCorps.
During my year of service I will be working to expand
sustainable STEM programs and increase volunteer mobilization,
so I hope to get to know many of you at events, trainings,
and summer camps. My goal is to facilitate sustainable youth
programming and entice more people to realize the exciting
and important elements of 4-H. Please feel free to contact
me at adrienne.vitullo@gmail.com if you have any questions,
recommendations, or suggestions.
4-H ALL AROUND
THE COUNTY
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Freeland 16
Parkton
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White Hall
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Butler
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Sparks
Reisterstown
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Owings Mills
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Cockeysville
Timonium
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Lutherville
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Towson
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Pikesville
Randallstown
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Baltimore City
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Woodlawn
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Perry Hall
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Catonsville
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Lansdowne
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4-H Clubs
4-H Afterschool
4-H School Enrichment
Naples
4-H Military Clubs
Sigonella
100TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF MD EXTENSION
INSERTS
Monthly Calendar
October 17, 2014, 4:30 – 7:00 pm
“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.”
at The AG Center
1114 Shawan Road,
Cockeysville, MD 21030
The 4-H Office in
Baltimore County will
be CLOSED on:
You are invited to enjoy hands on activities
with our educators, food, music, fun and learn
about where Extension has been and where it
is going. We would love to see you there!
• October 13, 2014
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
NORTHEAST REGIONAL 4-H VOLUNTEER FORUM
13 states will come together to
explore new places, experience
innovative programs and
exchange new ideas.
The 4-H Program is a global
youth organization that
focuses on positive youth
development through hands
on learning of essential life
skills. This would not be
possible without the many 4-H
volunteers that help to bring
these programs to life.
Maryland has the honor of
acting as host for the 2014
Northeast Regional 4-H
4-H SENIOR PORTFOLIOS
Portfolio packets are due for Out of State Trips – National
Conference application due October 15th. National 4-H
Congress, Miniwanca, West Virginia and Virginia 4-H Congress
on January 15th. Please encourage your outstanding teens to
submit their packet.
Application forms and 2014 Out of State Trip QUESTION:
Surely there are some times when you did not accomplish
what you would like to. How have these experiences (in
which you were not your best) made you a better person?
Volunteers’ Forum to be held
November 20-23, 2014 at the
Marriott Inn & Conference
Center in College Park,
Maryland. As many as 350
4-H volunteers from across
RECORD BOOK TRAINING
All other Senior Portfolios, Record Books, Project Completions
and Award Nominations are due to the 4-H office by
February 2, 2015 (as Feb, 1st is a Sunday).
Bring your journals, pictures and records for an interactive
session. Record keeping is one of the skills that youth learn in
4-H. Each year, youth are expected to record what
they’ve learned in the form of a clover book, project
completion, record book or senior portfolio. Learn
about what these are and how to put one together!
Youth with exceptional projects, record books and
portfolios are recognized at our annual achievement
event.
The record book training was held on
November 13that 6:30 pm. For more information call
410‑771‑1761 or e-mail Wendy Dilworth at wendydil@umd.edu.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NATIONAL TRAVELERS
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This is a wonderful opportunity that former Seniors
who have attended speak very highly of it!
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We’d like to have every county and Baltimore City
represented in our National Trips, and this 4-H Portfolio
packet is another step in the development of essential
life skills. Certainly our teens will benefit from preparing
their Resumes, being able to express themselves will be
highlighted not only in the Essay, but also during the Interview In
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Process. Help your teens develop these skills and be rewarded
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with an experience of a lifetime!!!
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This link has the info for members to submit their packet:
www.extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/awardsrecognition
We are very proud to announce that James
came in third in tractor driving and Josh
came in second in bicycle for the National
Youth Engineering
Challenge in Indiana!
Nice job representing
your county and your
state in this national
competition.
To see a schedule and to
register, visit:
www.mymaryland4hfoundation.
com/events/northeast-regionalvolunteer-forum
Our Senior Portfolio program is a way for youth to record
their 4-H growth and leadership. To be eligible for National
Senior (ages 14-18) 4-H Trips, youth must
turn in pieces of their portfolio (resume
and essay) along with an application. The
top packages are chosen to come in for
statewide interviews. This year, we have one
Baltimore County 4-Her who earned her way
to National 4-H Congress. She will be joining
over 1,600 4-H Teen Leaders across the
country in Atlanta, Georgia. Congratulations Melissa!
If you are interested in have this opportunity, please contact the
4-H office about Senior Portfolios and National 4-H Senior trips.
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OUR 4-H YOUTH DID A WONDERFUL JOB AT THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR
ANNOUNCING OUR FAIR BOARD DIRECTORS
2015 Baltimore County 4-H Fair Board of Directors
Janice Coroneos, President
Robb Soucy, Vice President
LeAnna Taylor, Secretary
Amy Weinreich, Treasurer
Cheryl Cashman, Dani Cooneos, Brenda Strohmer,
Past President
Colleen Harlan, Emma Foster, Carrie Gardner, April Melato
FAMILY FARM DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Many thanks to all of our
4-Hers and volunteers
who were at the MARC
Family Farm Day. It was
a great turn out and you
represented your clubs
well. We have received
numerous calls about
our 4-H clubs and
events. Thank you!
John O’Brien, Jennifer Ryndak, Carolyn Sellman, Dale Sheats
Robin Troy
Billy Warns, James Thomas, Youth Director
Eddie Cashman, Youth Director
Nia Imani Fields & Dwayne Murphy, Extension Educators
Congratulations to the new Fair Board members Janice, Billy, Jennifer, John and Robb.
Please mark your calendar for the October 23rd
Fair Board meeting.
AFTERSCHOOL CORNER
Sweet Potato kids gears up for
the new year.
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AG SCIENCE SERIES
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
November 15, 2014
Livestock Judging and Selection
In this workshop you will learn
about judging livestock quality and
selecting quality project animals.
Along with livestock judging we will
learn how genetics affect animal traits.
We will also learn about livestock
related 4-H contests that you can participate in
without owning an animal. These contests include the
Livestock Skill-a-thon and Livestock Judging contests.
December 13, 2014
All about Meats
In this workshop you will learn about how to
judge meat cuts to choose the highest quality
cuts for your meal. Topics covered will
include meat judging, cooking techniques,
identifying cuts of meat, and livestock
management factors affecting meat quality.
to add to their record books and animal person of the year
nomination forms! The cost is $20 for all 4 sessions or $7
per class.
To register for these sessions, 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.
All classes will be from 1pm – 4pm. The next sessions are:
February 21, 2015
Veterinary Science
This workshop will cover an introduction
to veterinary care of livestock. Topics
will include how to identify a sick animal,
administering medication, basic animal first
aid, and steps to keep animals healthy.
March 21, 2015
Spring Gardens
It’s time to prepare for your spring garden. This workshop will
focus on getting you started on planting your
spring garden. Topics include soil science,
composting, preparing a seed bed, and
planning your garden layout. We will also
build and plant salad boxes.
2015 LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON TEAMS ARE NOW FORMING
The Maryland 4-H Skillathon will be held on Saturday, March 7th
at the Maryland Cattleman’s Association Convention. The
Skillathon is a contest that tests the knowledge of our 4-H
members in the areas of livestock breed identification, meat
quality and identification, equipment identification and feed
judging and identification.
OUR ANNUAL CLUB LEADER TRAINING
This year’s annual club leader training introduced 14 new “kits”
that club leaders can use in their meetings. There were other
useful ideas and techniques taught to give our 4-Hers the
best opportunities in their club. Thank you to all
those that attended!
The 2015 Skillathon teams will be coached by Lisa Wheeler.
Practice dates and location will be determined after we know
who is interested in attending.
Anyone interested in participating in the 2015 Skillathon
should contact Dwayne Murphy at dmurphy2@umd.edu or
Lisa Wheeler at littlemiraclebaa@aol.com .
CAMP COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITIES
Is it summer yet? Well no... but we are thinking warm thoughts...
our planning has begun...
Are you interested in being a Baltimore County 4-H camp
counselor? Are you 14 years old or older? Here are some
important dates for you to know:
1. B
altimore County 4-H day camp is Julne 22-26th @ Oregon
Ridge, Robotics camp is July 6-10th @ the Ag Center and Farm
Camp is August 17-21st @ the Ag Center.
2. C
ounselor trainings begin January 8th @ 6:30 p.m. at the Ag
Center. Future meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursdays of
the month.
3. O
ther state counselor training opportunities will be held in:
April, May or June
More info will be forthcoming from Dwayne Murphy. In the
meantime, please contact the 4-H office to register for the next
training @ 410-771-1761.
Food Preservation:
Apple Butter
Grow It Eat It Preserve It Workshops
When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
or Nov. 5, 2014 - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
or Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Baltimore County Center for MD Agriculture
Address: University of MD Extension
1114 Shawan Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Presenter: Shauna Henley, Ph.D.
In this session, we will be discussing the types of jellied products that can
be made at home, the ingredients needed, the necessary equipment and
supplies, and the basic steps of water bath canning. You will spend time in
the kitchen preparing and canning your own apple butter.
To register you can bring a check or cash on the day of the class and call the
office at 410-771-1761. Registration Deadline October 30, 2014 (by 4:30 pm)
Cost: $35 for the first workshop, $20 for each additional workshop.
To register contact:
The Baltimore County 4-H Office at:
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2,
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-771-1761 • Fax: 410-785-5950
www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county
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.
October
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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National Youth
84-H
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Science Day
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MD State
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Archery
15
100
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Anniversary of
Contest
Thendara 4-H Center
AGNR Open
House - CMREC
6:30 p.m. 4-H Office at
the Ag Center
4-H National Week
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14
Sat
16
th
Extension
4:30-8:00 pm at the Ag
Center Come and Join
the Fun!
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Fair Board
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Meeting
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7:30 p.m. in the
Museum Building at the
Fairgrounds
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November
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Record Book
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Training
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e-Postcard
Ag Science Series
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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21 Northeast
Regional 4-H
22 Northeast
Regional 4-H
6:30 p.m. at the 4-H
Office
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Northeast
Regional 4-H
Volunteer
Forum
in College
Park
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30
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Northeast
Regional 4-H
Volunteer
Forum
in College Park
Fair Board and
Association
Meeting
7:30 p.m. in the
Museum Building at the
Fairgrounds
(Club Tax
reporting)
Volunteer Forum
in College Park
Public Speaking Demo
Workshop 6:30 pm at the
Ag Center
Day 28
27 Thanksgiving
4-H Office Closed
Ag Center
Volunteer
Forum
in College Park
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December
Sun
7
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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Ag Science Series
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Livestock
Registration
Due
Ag Center
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4-H Office Closed
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Member/Volunteer
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enrollments, mandatory
charter renewal forms,
club by-laws, club annual
calendar, AA form & club
information sheet due.
January
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
1
4
5
11
6
12
13
7
Maryland 4-H
Horse
Art Contest
Entries Due
14
New Years Day
4-H Office Closed
8
Fri
2
Beef & Dairy
Steer Ownership
Deadline
9
Sat
3
Beef &
10 Tagging
Dairy Steers
8:00 am at the
MD Fairgrounds
Snow date of
1/17/15
15
Horse
16 MD
17
World Expo and
4-H Art Contest
Horse
Luther
18 MD
19 Martin
World Expo and
King Day
4-H Art Contest
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23
27
Training
28 Officer’s
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6:30 pm in the
30
Fair Board
Meeting
7:30 p.m. in the Mosner
Miller building 7:30 at the
Fairgrounds
4-H Office Closed
MD 4-H Gala
Carriage Room,
Laurel Park
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4-H Office
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Winter Workshop
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
The New UME Ag Center
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BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE
1114 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
THE SMITH FAMILY
1234 ANY ROAD
ANY TOWN, MD 21234
CLUB CORNER
Fair Board and Association:
All meetings are held at the Mosner Miller building at the MD
Fairgrounds at 7:30 pm
Oct. 23, 2014 - Board
Nov. 20, 2014 - Board & Association
4-H Volunteer Association Meeting
May 14, 2015 @ 700 pm
Join us on this fun filled day of hands-on classes.
Registration forms included in this newsletter.
University of Maryland Extension
4-H Volunteer Training:
Two hour webinar for New UME
4-H Volunteers.
Winter Workshop 2015
Date: January 24, 2015
1114 Shawan Road
COCKEYSVILLE, MD
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
A volunteer must have completed all
UME Volunteer paperwork before
attending the training. Please call
410-771-1761 to register.
4-H STAFF
Nia Imani Fields 4-H Extension Educator
nfields@umd.edu
Dwayne Murphy Adrienne Vitullo
Extension Assistant VISTA
Educator
Intern
dmurphy2@umd.edu
Wendy Dilworth Administrative Assistant wendydil@umd.edu Kriss Cocoros Administrative Assistant kcocoros@umd.edu Trish Moore
Graphic
Designer
pmoore@umd.edu