4-H TRIBUNE
April 2012
Volume 5 Issue 3
LIGHTS….CAMERA….FASHION!
Calling all 4-Her’s!
Come showcase your latest fashions on the runway at the
“2012 4-H Fashion Revue”
This year’s Fashion Revue date has been changed to JUNE 9th
With seventeen possible entry categories there is an opportunity for everyone from Clovers to
Seniors to show off their runway style.
An exciting new venue has been selected to highlight you and your creations!
So find the perfect accessories to compliment your Ready to Wear creation, put the final
touches on your Constructed Wear design, and we will see you in the spotlight!
FASHION REVUE
JUNE 9th
Entry Forms and Narrations due by
April 27th
Market Swine, Lamb or Goat Weigh-In and Tagging
Therapeutic Riding Barn
Market Swine: Friday, May 4th, 5-9pm
Market Sheep and Market Goat: Saturday, May 12th, time 5-9pm
****Please note the date change for the Market Sheep and Market Goat
Weigh-In****
If you plan to exhibit one of the above at the county or state fair, it must have a CC ear tag
and be weighed in here at Carroll County. Registration forms were in the March
newsletter and are online at our website. The Animal Science Code of Ethics is on the
reverse side, please sign and date. Tags cost $1 each and checks can be made payable to
CCEAC. You must turn in a completed form with the number of tags you will need by April
30th for Swine and Lambs and Goats. Anyone who does not turn in the registration form by
the above deadlines will not be eligible for the fairs. In addition, several youth show 4-H in
one county and FFA in another: you must register, tag, and weigh-in the appropriate
animal for that county!! You may not weigh in your animals at another county and be
eligible for the Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair. Questions?? Call 410-386-2760.
Castration Policy of the Maryland 4-H AnSc Program: All male steers, lambs, pigs, and goats must be
neutered and healed prior to 4-H weigh-in and tagging. The only exception would be animals that
have obvious signs they have been banded, however, their scrotal sac is still intact.
UME Volunteer Leader Training
HORSE AND PONY CARDS
Would you like to be a University of
Maryland Extension Volunteer? Are you
helping out at club meetings with projects
or activities? Do you have parents in your
club who have expressed an interest in
being a 4-H volunteer?
Please call the Extension Office
at 410-386-2760 to register.
All Horse and Pony ID cards and
Performance Leases are due to the
Extension Office by May 1, 2012. Passing
of Horsemanship Levels 1 and 2 are
required to show at County and State
Fairs. Info on the Horsemanship Standards
can be found at: www.4hhorse.edu under
“Activities”.
Achievement Program
MANDATORY HORSE SAFETY CLASS
FOR 1ST YEAR HORSE MEMBERS!!
Leaders…You should have received the
voting packet in the mail. It is due back to
the 4-H Office by April 13th!! The
procedure will be the same as last year.
Any questions please call Kathy at
410/386-2760 or email
kgordon1@umd.edu
Don’t forget – The Achievement
Program will be held on Friday, April
20th at 7pm.
All 1st year 4-H horse members will need to
attend a mandatory horse safety class to
be eligible to show at the Carroll County 4H/FFA Fair. Dates for these classes are:
Monday, April 16th
Tuesday, June 19th
at 7pm here at the Carroll County
Extension Office. This would also be a
good refresher course for any and all!! For
more
information,
contact
Kathy
Drzewianowski at 410-848-0731.
Avian Bowl
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Avian Bowl practices have started! No
previous experience is necessary. Anyone
interested in participating, wanting more
information or just wanting to see what a
bowl competition is like, please call Karl
Johnsson, 410-833-5508, Joe Hiltz, 410549-1438 or Darlene Welsh, 410-8615634. State competition is June 23, 2012.
Do you have an interest in becoming a
veterinarian or a veterinarian’s lab
technician? Or do you just want to learn
more about animals? Our veterinary
science program has begun, you may still
attend if you have an interest. The next
session will be on April 11th at 7pm here at
the CC Extension Office.
HORSE JUDGERS and BOWLERS!
BEEF FIELD DAY
This year the State 4-H Office has decided
to host all 3 contests on the same
weekend, April 21-22, 2012 at the
University of Maryland’s College Park
Campus. Following are the list of dates
for judging/bowl practices.
April 4
Judging
April 11
Bowl
April 18
Judging
April 21-22 Contests at UMCP
Put April 14th on your calendars. The
workshop will be held at the 4-H
Therapeutic Riding Building beginning at
7:30 am. The registration information is in
this Tribune.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
If you are a new member or have
moved to a new age group (Junior to
Intermediate, Intermediate to Senior)
you will be required to take the Online
Quality Assurance Program this year.
The program is online and required for
ALL 4-H Members showing beef, dairy,
hog, sheep, goats, horses/ponies, poultry,
rabbits, and alpacas/llamas. The website
to
complete
this
program
is
http://www.maryland4h.org/AHQA/ .
You must register and complete this
program if you are going to show. The
website is open and is available 24 hours a
day. If you receive an error message while
trying to complete it please let Kathy know.
The CC 4-H Extension Office has a
“Computer Lab” which is available to all.
Contact Kathy if you should need to use
the computer lab. It can be used for both
the QA training and for CC 4-H/FFA Fair
Entries starting in May.
Because our fair begins before
the state deadline, you will need to
complete this requirement by July 25th!!
WILLS FAIR
Wills Fair will be hosted at the Howard County
Fairgrounds on May 19, 2012. Entries must be
submitted no later than April 20 and should be
mailed or dropped off at the Carroll County
Extension Office, 4-H Department, 700
Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157.
Classes and entry forms are available online at
http://howard.umd.edu/4-HYouth/WillsFair/
index.cfm
If you do not have access to internet, paper
copies are available at the office.
Junior Stock Show!!
Goat, Sheep and Swine Fitting & Showing:
If you are a Clover that might want to try
showing a pig, goat, or sheep, or if you
need more practice before this year's
County Fair, mark June 23rd on your
calendar. The annual Jr. Stock Show will
be held at High Ridge Farm in
Manchester. Animals will be provided that
day for those of you that need them for
practicing. Details and the registration
paperwork are on the 4-H website and also
in the March Tribune. Questions, please
call Candy Cole at 410-374-2004.
Dairy Lease/Own
The 4-H AnSc committee is doing a 2-year
trial where Dairy Steer owners may lease a
Dairy Heifer. If you have any questions
about this policy, please contact Kathy at
410-386-2760.
All leases are due to the 4-H Office by
May 1, 2012.
Dairy Bowl Practice Dates!!
All begin at 7:30 at the Extension Office.
Thursday April 5 and 12
Contact Gary Brauning at 443-375-6963
for more information.
DAIRY EXHIBITORS!!
Please put May 12th on your calendars!!
This will be the CC 4-H Dairy Workshop. It
will
be
held
at
Coldsprings
Farm.
Questions? Call Debbie
Hoff or Cindy Speak.
Hope to see you there!
Animal Health Certificates
Update: There are no changes to the
health certificates required for show
animals for the 2012 show season.
Remember 60 days prior to attending a
show or field day, a CVI must be obtained
by your veterinarian. In addition, the selfcertification form must be completed while
loading your animals for the show. There
are currently only two labs open at this
time due to budget cuts. The Frederick Lab
is open, but is the only lab for Western MD.
Please leave adequate time when needing
paperwork or lab work completed due to
the increase in clients using the Frederick
Lab on Rosemont Avenue.
Livestock Judging and Skill-a-thon
Contest
Did you enjoy skill-a-thon? Are you ready
to start livestock judging? The Elite East
Show and Sale is holding a Skill-a-thon
contest; check-in is at 10:30am. There will
also be a judging contest, with check in at
12:30pm. These events will take place in
the sheep barn at the Frederick
Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 14th. For
more information contact Amy Stephens at
301-663-3113
or
at
amy.stephens@farmerscoop.com
2012 Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon
The 2012 Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon
will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. The
Festival is always held the first full
weekend in May at the Howard County
Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland.
The skillathon will be held in the dining hall.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The
contest will start at 9 a.m. Results are
usually announced around 2 or 3 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Premiums and awards will be provided by
the Festival Committee of the Maryland
Sheep Breeders Association and the
University of Maryland Small Ruminant
Extension Program. The skillathon is open
to individual and teams (3 or 4) of youth,
ages 8 to 18, from any state of province.
Youth compete according to their age as of
January 1, 2012. Pre-registration is
requested by Monday, April 30. Teams
must be pre-registered in order to
compete. To pre-register, send names and
ages (as of January 1) to Susan Schoenian
at sschoen@umd.edu or (301) 432- 2767
x343.
Unit Completions
Unit Completions are available for pick-up
at the Extension Office. Incomplete units
have been sent back to 4-Her’s. If your
unit is not recorded as complete, you
will not be eligible for the 2012 CC 4H/FFA Fair Livestock Sale!
May 1st deadline to be enrolled in 4-H!!
Just a reminder to all club leaders
and 4-Her’s:
st
May 1 is the deadline to be enrolled in 4H in Carroll County to be eligible to show at
the Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair!! Make
sure we have your enrollment or join
before that date!!
Leaders – please check your rosters
and notify Melanie of any discrepancies.
FASHION REVUE
Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the
month @ 7pm, at the CC Extension Office.
The next meeting is April 18th @ 7pm.
All youth wishing to help in planning this
year’s events are welcome to attend!! See
you there!
FASHION REVUE is June 9, 2012
(note the date change)
The entry form was in March’s newsletter
and also online at the 4-H Website.
Fashion Revue is Closing In.
Fashion Revue isn’t just for youth who
enjoy making their outfits. Show off one of
your favorite outfits this year in one of
many categories. Have fun finding
accessories to go with that outfit!! There is
also an opportunity for senior members to
participate at the Maryland State Fair
Fashion Revue Contest! Don’t forget
Clovers, you can participate, too!
Sewing Machines
We are doing some spring cleaning at the
Extension Office. We have several older
sewing machines that we are looking for
new homes, and they work! Perfect if you
are interested in sewing, but don’t have a
sewing machine. Contact the Extension
Office at 410-386-2760, if interested. First
Come – First Served!
CLUB LEADERS!!
The following forms should have
been submitted to the 4-H Office by
February 1st.
AA-AF13
AA-4-H4
Black Rock
Black Rock
CC Livestock
CC Livestock
Cheetahs
CC Rabbit
Deer Park
CC Teen Council
Finksburg Funnies Cheetahs
Horse of Course Deep Run
Lineboro
Deer Park
PTO
Fine Feathered Friends
Sam’s Creek
Finksburg Funnies
SC Tree of Life
Gunpowder
Taneytown
Hoofbeat
Horse of Course
Lineboro
Pleasant Valley
PTO
Progressive Clovers
Sam’s Creek
Shipley
SC Tree of Life
SPARKS
Taneytown
Wakefield Valley
Westminster
If you need another copy of either
one of these forms, we have extras in the
office.
Also, we have not received
insurance payments and/or participation
fees from the following clubs:
CC Teen Council – both
Deer Park – both
Finksburg Funnies – both
Horse Force – Participation Fees
SC Tree of Life – both
SPARKS – both
IF WE DO NOT HAVE THE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY
REPORT ON FILE, YOUR CLUB AND
IT’S MEMBERS WILL BE CONSIDERED
INACTIVE AS OF APRIL 1ST DUE TO
CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE USDA.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. We are still
waiting for this report from the following
clubs:
CC Teen Council
Horse of Course
Deer Park
PTO
Finksburg Funnies Sam’s Creek
Flaming Arrows
SC Tree of Life
Horse Force
SPARKS
Please send all of the above to Debbie’s
attention.
A girl’s coat was left at Spring Fun Day. If
this is yours, please come in to claim it.
Thanks!
TSC Paper Clover
Support 4-H programs by shopping
at Tractor Supply Company, May 2nd – May
13th. Just add a $1 paper clover to your
purchase. One hundred percent of the
proceeds will benefit county and state 4-H
programs.
Outdoor Recreation Club!!
Do you have an interest in exploring
the outdoors? Would you like to learn basic
outdoor survival skills? Do you like to hike
and camp?
If you answered “yes,” “maybe,” or “I
don’t know” to any of these questions, then
there may be a new opportunity for you at
4-H! The UME Carroll County Office is
considering forming a new club focused on
outdoor recreation, potentially beginning
activities this summer! If you are interested
in being a part of this club as a member or
a volunteer please contact Jim Serfass at
410-386-2760 or jserfass@umd.edu.
2012 Camp Program
Mark the dates on your calendar
now for the 2012 Carroll County
4-H Camps. Applications are
included
in
February’s
Tribune. They are also
available in the office or on
our website.
Younger Week – June 25-28, 2012
(Mon-Thurs) Hashawha Environmental Ctr.
Ages 8-11 (age based on Jan. 1, 2012)
Older Week – July 16-20, 2012
(Mon-Fri) Hashawha Environmental Ctr.
Ages 10-14 (age based on Jan. 1, 2012)
Please be aware that in order to go to
camp this year you must have a zero
balance from 2011 camp. If you are unsure
if you still owe money, please call the
office. All camper applications and
scholarship forms will be due by April
13th. If you do not fill out the scholarship
form, you will not be considered for a
scholarship. All forms and money will be
due into the office by May 18th. If ALL
forms and money are not in by this time,
you may forfeit your spot at camp.
Camp fills on a first come, first served
basis, so get your application in soon!
Clover Camp Returns to Carroll
County!!
Theme: Little Critters, Big Deal!
Dates: Mon., July 9- Thurs., July 12
Location: UME Carroll County Office
Time: 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM every day
Come join the fun as Clover Camp
returns to the UME Carroll County Office!
Campers will learn about the tiny
creatures, mainly insects and other “bugs,”
that make a huge impact on our world.
Activities will include bug-related games,
arts and crafts, composting, plenty of
experiments and exploration, stories,
songs, and snacks (no, we probably won’t
eat any bugs).
If you are interested in registering
your Clover and some of their friends
please call or email Jim Serfass at 410386-2760 or jserfass@umd.edu or
download the application form at:
http://carroll.umd.edu/4h/camps.cfm
Registration will be limited.
If some of our older youth would like
to VOLUNTEER to help, please use the
contact information above.
MD STATE SKILLATHON RESULTS
Seniors: Brittany Lippy – 20th
Juniors: Allison Stoner – 5th
Stephanie Anthony – 16th
This was a very large contest!!
Thanks to all youth, volunteers, and
parents who helped!!
CAKE SHOW
Want to practice your baking skills
and possibly win a prize? Want to
compete in a Teen Cake Challenge and
possibly win more prizes? Need to earn
Service Learning Hours? Want to meet
some of the Food Network Stars? You can
accomplish all this at the Great American
Cake
Show
and
Wedding
Cake
Competition. This annual event will be held
in the Shipley Arena on May 5 and May 6,
2012 from 10-5. There are still openings for
Teen Competitors in our "Teen Cake
Challenge" and this year's theme is
"Techno" (iPads, iPods, smartphones etc.)
Please
visit
our
website
for
www.greatamericancakeshow.com
registration forms or contact Sharon Bilenki
for more information about Service
Learning opportunities (410-967-1954 or
sbilenki1953@hotmail.com)!
Hope to see you there!
Food Preservation Classes
Are you thinking about entering
something preserved at the fair? Or are
you just interested in learning how to make
jam? How about learning about canning
vegetables? We will be offering 2 classes
to learn all about food preservation! If
interested contact Becky Ridgeway at 410386-2760 or bridgewa@umd.edu by June 1st.
Mark your calendars!!
2012 Carroll County 4-H FFA Fair will be held
July 28th – August 3rd
2012 Carroll County Fair Theme!!
“Our Kids, Our Fair, Our Future!”
The Fair online Registration should be up and
running by May 10th and the plans are to shut down
the system on June 10th, at 11:59pm!!
This month I continue my series of articles highlighting new classes or class changes for
Indoor Depts. at the 2012 County Fair.
The change in Dept. I-25 On-Site Gardens is the size for novice gardens. The new size for
Flower, Vegetable, Combination and other gardens is 50 sq. feet or over. Gardens will be
judged July 9-20, 2012.
The Home Environment Dept. will have a new class. It is Fancy Napkin Folding. The
theme wreath class has been eliminated.
4-H’ers are encouraged to give informal demonstrations during the fair. They are given in the
Red Building or they can be given in the Poultry or Rabbit Barns. Other livestock exhibitors
can give demonstrations in their area by getting permission from their superintendent. There
is little preparation and this gives 4-H'ers a chance to complete a demonstration for their
communication section of the project record sheet.
 Informal Demonstrations must be pre-entered by June 8 on the fair online entry form.
 Writing entries are due to the 4-H Office by June 8.
Next month I will conclude my series with the Foods Dept. which includes Canning, Cookies,
Fudge, Breads, Cakes, Pies and Decorated Creations.
Any questions please contact me, Sandra Stonesifer, Indoor Supt. at 410-857-0416.
Horse Exhibitors!!
For the County Fair the following is required:
Exhibitors - English and Western, must have passed Horsemanship Standards Levels
1 & 2 for Knowledge and Levels 1, 2, & 3 for Riding to show at a canter or lope at the 2012
County Fair. A copy of the tests must be presented to the 4-H Office by the tester to be
placed on file. Riders only passing Standards Levels 1 & 2 for Riding will be restricted to
entering the Short Stirrup Walk, Walk/Trot classes, Long Stirrup Walk, Walk/Trot classes, and
Western walk/jog classes. If you previously rode at a canter or lope at the fair, you cannot
step down to the walk/trot or walk/jog classes with the mount you rode at a canter or lope.
Starting at the 2013 Fair, riders will have to pass Jumping Levels 1 & 2 to show in the
Short Stirrup and Long Stirrup jumping classes and for the Pleasure and Hunter classes,
riders will also have to pass Jumping Level 3. This will finally bring us in line with State Fair 4H Horse Show requirements. You now have more than a year to pass the jumping levels, so
please don't wait until the last minute.
For State Fair the following is required per the Horse and Pony Rule Book:
A 4-Her must have successfully passed Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Knowledge and
Riding Levels 1 & 2 and English or Western Riding Level 3. 4-Hers entering a jumping class
must specifically pass English Riding Jumping Level 3. 4-Hers showing in halter or
showmanship classes ONLY are required to have Knowledge Levels 1 & 2 and must have
prior approval by their club leader and/or County Extension Educator. All rankings must be on
file at the county 4-H office prior to the State Fair.
If you have any questions about the above, call Kathy D.
FAIR PHOTOS
Photo orders from the 2011 CC 4-H/FFA Fair are available for pickup in the Extension Office. We
have pictures for:
Kelly Garvick
Michelle Laney
Brett Morgan
If you missed ordering the first time, you can still place an order for an additional fee.
Parents and Volunteers:
On April 21, 2012, the Maryland Association of Agriculture Fairs and Shows (MAAFS)
will be holding the Spring Judges Workshop here at the Carroll County Extension Office. If
you have always wanted to judge at Fairs, this is your opportunity!! Check the MAAFS
website for more information and to register. http://www.maafs.com/Judges-Program/
Kathy Gordon
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
kgordon1@umd.edu
Jim Serfass
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
jserfass@umd.edu
Becky Ridgeway
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
bridgewa@umd.edu
www.carroll.umd.edu/4h The Carroll County 4-H Website. Find The Tribune online, plus other forms and
information for youth and leaders.
www.maryland4h.org The Maryland State 4-H Youth Development Website. News & information from all over
the state, plus forms and information for youth and leaders.
Carroll County 4-H Youth Development
University of Maryland Extension
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157-5700
Phone:
Toll-Free:
Fax:
410-386-2760
888-326-9645
410-876-0132
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Extension that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability.
If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation in a program, please contact the Carroll County Extension
Office at 410-386-2760, fax: 410-876-0132, two (2) weeks prior to the program.
The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by University of
Maryland Extension is implied.
Consumer Education
YES! Consumer Education in Carroll County is back! O.K. --- What is Consumer Education?
Consumer Education is the practice of learning how to spend money wisely. 4-Her’s will be
able to participate in training sessions on selected topics and practice learned skills in
simulated situations.
Four education training sessions have been planned. A county contest will be held where
classes of all topics discussed will be set-up. All events will be held at the County Extension
Office. All practices are from 7-9 pm.
Session Dates:
May 24th
June 5th
June 14th
July 9th
Topics:
Pizza & Pasta I.D.
Energy Drinks & Jeans
Cupcakes & Tablets (Oral Reasons)
Light Bulbs & Grain I.D.
County Consumer Education Judging Contest: Monday, July 23rd from 7-9 pm covering all
topics listed above.
Contest results, ribbons and champion awards will be given at a special awards evening
following the County Fair. Points will be awarded to those attending practice sessions.
These points will be added to the county contest score. Come give it a try. We all want to
$TRETCH that dollar as far as we can. For questions or more information please call Jenn
Warner at 443-277-8058.
Carroll County 4-H Dog Training Registration
Registration for Carroll County 4-H Dog Training
Classes will be on Tuesday, April 10th from 6:30 – 8pm at the Carroll County Extension Office.
Youth hoping to participate will need to call Robin Korotki at 410-239-6251 (leave message, please).
Youth and parents need to come at 6:30pm to register and attend an initial program session.
DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG. YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF YOUR DOG’S RABIES
CERTIFICATE AND COUNTY DOG LICENSE/TAG to be left on file with the trainers. No dog without
a valid rabies certificate or county dog license will be allowed to attend training classes. If the rabies
expires during training, you must bring the new certificate with you at the next possible training date.
If you think you might be substituting a dog within the training classes, bring those certificates and
license/tags with you also. Please take the time to register as many dogs as you think you may
need through the training sessions.
Additionally, on Thursday, April 12th, there will be an initial DOG EVALUATION SESSION.
The dog (or dogs) the youth is registering to train with will need to come and be evaluated as to their
suitability. If a dog is deemed to be not suitable for this kind of training, it will be dismissed. A youth
may substitute another dog for training, but it must be there on the 12th for the evaluation. The
minimum age for dogs participating in this program is at least 4 months of age by the April 12th date.
In addition, this year, there will be no classes for Clover age youth.
Both meetings are mandatory!!
The training sessions will start on May 1st and run through July 24th.
Fees for this year are:
$ 5.00 for current CC Dog Club members
$20.00 for all other CC 4-H members.
Carroll County 4-H Dog Training Classes are open only to Carroll County 4-H members ages 8-18.
Please call Kathy, 410-386-2760 if you have conflicts with these dates or need further information.
2012 Exhibitor Requirements for Animal Health
Livestock Exhibitors: (Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Alpacas)
CVI and Self Certification form
Equine Exhibitors:
Valid Coggins test within the last 12 months
Equine Self Certification Form
Poultry Exhibitors:
Proof of MD Poultry Premise ID number
Avian Influenza Test
Pullorum-Typhoid Test
Poultry Self Certification Form
Rabbit & Cavies Exhibitors:
Self Certification Form
*** A person may not show livestock at any petting zoo, unless all exhibited animals in the petting zoo,
105 days of age or older, are vaccinated against rabies as provided in COMAR 10.06.02, unless there
is no rabies vaccine licensed and approved by the USDA for that animal species. Approved species
are Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember…
Apr 13
Camp Applications and Scholarship Forms due to CC Ext. Office
Achievement Program Ballots due to CC Ext. Office
Apr 14
Beef Field Day, Therapeutic Riding Barn, 7:30 am
Apr 16
Mandatory horse safety class for 1st year horse members, CC Ext Office – 7pm
April 20
CC 4-H Achievement Program
Wills Fair Entries due to CC Ext. Office
April 27
Fashion Revue entry forms due to CC Ext. Office
April 30
Swine paperwork due to CC Ext. Office
Sheep/Goat paperwork due to CC Ext. Office
May 1
Horse and Pony ID cards and Performance Leases due to CC Ext. Office
Deadline to enroll in 4-H to be eligible to show at the CC Fair
May 4
Swine Weigh-in/Tagging, CC Ag Center, 5-9pm
May 6
Sheep & Wool Skillathon, Howard County Fairgrounds
May 12
Dairy Workshop at Coldsprings Farm
Market Sheep and Market Goat Weigh-in, TRP, 5-9pm
May 19
Wills Fair, Howard County Fairgrounds
June 1
Deadline to register for Food Preservation Workshops
June 9
Fashion Revue, Time and Place to be determined
June 19
Mandatory horse safety class for 1st year horse members, CC Ext Office – 7 pm
June 23
Junior Stock Show, High Ridge Farm
June 25-28
CC 4-H Camp, Hashawha
July 9-12
CC 4-H Clover Camp, CC Ext Office, 8:30 am – 4 pm
July 13-15
State 4-H Horse Jamboree, Hashawha
July 16-20
CC 4-H Camp, Hashawha
July 28-Aug 3 Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair
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BEEF WORKSHOP & FIELD DAY SHOW
REGISTRATION
Saturday April 14, 2012 at the Therapeutic Riding Building
Health Papers & Self Evaluation Papers Needed: go to www.mda.state.md.us
Refreshments will be provided by the Carroll County Livestock Club
Please print neatly with a pen! *** $10.00 Entry Fee***One Exhibitor per Entry Form!!
NAME_______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________
PHONE ________________________Email:________________________________________
Checks to be made out to CCEAC…….A Tentative Schedule will be emailed to you at a later date.
One (1) animal per 4-H exhibitor will be allowed;
Beef steers only, unless you carry a beef heifer project ONLY
1 STEER PROJECT INFORMATION ONLY
4-H TAG
NUMBER/
TATTOO
BREED
WEIGHT
COMMENTS
1/14/2012
OR
1 HEIFER PROJECT INORMATION ONLY
4-H Tag or
Registration
Number
Breed/
Name of Heifer
Date of
Birth
Weight on
1/14/2012
Commercial
Hfrs only
COMMENTS
Break down of classes for the show will be by the discretion of the committee on that day due to entries/attendance.
Animals must come to field day as clean as possible. (No Water for Washing Available)
Bring Bedding & Take Bedding unless otherwise advised
To Register Please Send Email to jrjsj@verizon.net or sarahr20@gmail.com
by Saturday, March 31, 2012 or mail to
Beef Field Day, c/o Registration, 703 Cherrytown Road, Westminster MD 21158
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.
BEEF WORKSHOP & FIELD DAY SHOW
(Tentative) SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Bring Animals as clean as possible.
Bring Bedding &Take Bedding
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Set Up and Arrival of Animals
8:30 to 9:00
Steers Weighed In
9:30 to 11:00
Teaching Clinic – Stations
1. Meeting Sale Requirements
2. Beef Skill-a-thon
3. Animal Health
11:00 to 12:15
Break for Lunch - Working Lunch
(Prepare Animals for the Show)
Show Clothes:
You will receive a Beef Field Day T-Shirt to wear during the show
NO Tennis Shoes PLEASE! (4-H dress not required)
12:30
Fitting & Showing Classes
Divisions: Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Novice
Grand/Reserve Champion Showman
To Follow:
Heifer Classes
Grand/Reserve Champion Heifer
Market Steer Classes
Divisions: Light Weight, Medium Weight, Heavy Weight
Grand/Reserve Champion Steer
Food Provided by:
The Carroll County Livestock Club
Breakfast & Lunch Available
Thank You for joining us during the Beef Workshop Field Day & Show!!
(please make sure phone numbers and email addresses are filled in on registration form)
Hey Carroll County Horse Project Kids!
Jamboree is coming and we need YOU!
It’s your turn to shine! Carroll County is delighted to be hosting the 2012 MD State 4-H Horse Jamboree
July 13-15, 2012 at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. Horse Jamboree is a twonight event held each year that provides the opportunity for 4-H members interested in horses to gather
and learn about them, while having lots of fun. Participants do NOT bring horses, but have the
opportunity for hands-on activities during the entire Jamboree.
Carroll County Youth- as the host county, it is up to you to submit an entry for the tee shirt design for
this year’s Jamboree! We would like to have one of YOU design the t-shirt logo for the event. Let your
creative juices flow. Express yourself in art, and submit an entry for this contest. All submissions must
be original works. Each 4-H member may submit only one entry. The logo must be reproducible in black
and white; no color images can be used. The logo will become the property of University of Maryland
Extension. Maximum size of entries is 6” x 8.”
Who?
MD 4-H members, 8 to 18 years old
What?
MD State 4-H Horse Jamboree T-Shirt Logo Design Contest
When?
Deadline to submit entries are April 18, 2012
Why?
To showcase the creativity of one of our 4-H members in a lasting way
Where?
Send entries to:
Kathy Gordon
University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County
700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157
email kgordon1@umd.edu or call 410-386-2760
Please send the 4-H’ers Name, Club Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and T-shirt Size with
all entries.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs
Maryland 4-H Day at
Camden Yards
Friday, May 11, 2012
7:05 pm
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 West Camden Street
Baltimore, Maryland
Reserve seats for only $15!
Each ticket comes with a shirt.
A portion from every seat purchased benefits the
Maryland 4-H Foundation, Inc.
Please call the Maryland 4-H Foundation with any questions at 301-314-7835.
The deadline to order is Friday, April 20th.
New! Order tickets online at www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com
Maryland 4-H Day at Camden Yards
Indicate how many of each shirt size you need: S: ____ M: _____ L: _____ XL: _____ XXL: _____ XXXL: _____
Number of tickets: _______ x $15.00 = $ __________ Total Amount Due
Name: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Email: __________________________
Address: _______________________________________ City: _______________________ State: _____ Zip: _________
Tickets will be distributed on game day at a location to be determined. Please be sure to include a reliable phone number
and email address so that we can keep you updated.
How to Order:
Order Online at www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com
Order by check payable to: Maryland 4-H Foundation, 8020 Greenmead Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740
HELP SUPPORT YOUR
LOCAL 4-H CLUBS
1
BY ADDING
$
AT C H E C KO U T
100% of the proceeds from the sale of paper clovers will be split among
state and county 4-H programs and National 4-H Council.
Hurry In To Your Nearest
May 2nd- May 13th, 2012