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4-H Messenger
4-H is a community of young people across America who are
learning life skills, communication, leadership, and citizenship.
January/February 2013
4-H CALENDAR
Friday, January 1
MD 4-H Steer
Ownership Deadline
Members, if you plan to show a steer in 2013,
please make sure that the ownership date on your
official paperwork is January 1 or earlier.
Thursday, January 10, 6-8 p.m.
4-H Public Speaking Workshop
U. of MD Extension Office, Easton
The ability to communicate clearly is an important
life skill. Are you interested in learning more about
public speaking? You’re invited to participate in this
workshop that will introduce you to the four state
4-H contest categories (radio spot, prepared
speech,
extemporaneous
speech,
and
dramatic/humorous interpretation) and two
additional county categories (demonstration and
illustrated talk). Register by January 7.
Tuesday, January 15, 6-7 p.m.
4-H Council Meeting
(Ambassadors Meeting 5-6 p.m.)
U. of MD Extension Office, Easton
Each 4-H club is asked to send a 4-H Council
representative and/or vice-president to attend this
group that helps guide the 4-H program.
Volunteers, 4-H members, and others who are
interested may also attend. (Note: Officer elections
will be held in March. Members who would like to run for
a 4-H Council office should attend the March meeting.)
Sunday, January 20, 3-6 p.m.
Maryland 4-H Awards Gala
Laurel Park Raceway, MD
This is the annual state recognition program for 4-H
members and volunteers. Four Talbot members are
eligible to be recognized for completion of Diamond
Clover Level 5 this year: Brandon Dudrow, Maria
McCulley, Megan McCulley, and Henry Spies.
Congratulations on your accomplishments!
Friday, January 18 – Sunday, January 20
Horse World Expo/Art Contest
MD State Fairgrounds, Timonium
All 4-H members interested in horses can learn
more about these exciting opportunities at
www.4hhorse.umd.edu.
Tuesday, January 22
*4-H RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE TO
THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
4-H members who would like to be
recognized for their 2012 accomplishments
at the Achievement Program should complete and
submit a record book. Record book forms are
available online at talbot.umd.edu. Contact the
Extension Office if you have questions or need help!
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Thursday, January 24
Thursday, January 31, 6-8 p.m.
Deadline for 4-H clubs to file
IRS e-postcard form 990 for
the 2012 year.
Public Speaking Practice Session
All chartered 4-H clubs, even those without bank
accounts, must file IRS form 990N e-postcard online
each year. Filing is simple. Leaders, to file, go to
IRS.gov and search for 990N or go directly to
epostcard.form990.org. Please include a copy of
your e-postcard confirmation (or error message if
filing doesn’t work) when you turn in your charter
packet. Contact Tom Hutson if you need help.
(Note: Starting in mid-2013, the filing date will
change to July to match the fiscal year.)
Thursday, January 24
*4-H CLUB CHARTERING PACKET IS
DUE TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
*4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR AND
FRIEND OF 4-H NOMINATIONS ARE
DUE TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
Leaders, please contact us if you
need help with the packet or if you need a
nomination form. We have streamlined the club
paperwork to make your life easier. We need the
forms by the 24th so we can scan them and get them
to the State 4-H Office by the 31st. Thank you for
helping us maintain accurate records that satisfy
state requirements.
Saturday, January 26
4-H Winterfare, Salisbury
This is a fun annual 4-H crafts/project day
held in Salisbury and hosted by Wicomico County
4-H. Go online to wicomico.umd.edu to check out
the details and print a registration form. Register
by January 18.
Monday, January 28
Talbot Ag. and Education Center
Annual Meeting and Dinner
You are welcome to attend the annual meeting and
learn what the Ag. Center has been up to. Space is
limited. For details and tickets, please contact an
Ag. Center Board Member.
U of MD Extension Office
Do you plan to participate in the Talbot County 4-H
Public Speaking Contest? Consider attending this
session that will let you practice giving your
presentation. You will receive feedback that can
help you make your presentation even better.
Register by January 28.
Wednesday, February 6, 6 p.m.
Talbot County 4-H Public
Speaking Contest
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Easton
If you like public speaking, sign up for this contest
that lets you share your skills with others in a fun,
relaxed contest format. The judges will give you
feedback that can help you improve your skills. You
might even be eligible to participate in the Eastern
Shore 4-H Regional Contest or the State
Communication Contest! For more information
about contest categories and rules go online to
maryland4h.org , click “ For Youth & Families”, click
“4-H Program Areas”, “Human Sciences”, and
“Communications – Public Speaking Forms”.
Register by February 1. We need to know your:
 name, phone number, 4-H club
 age division (junior, intermediate, senior as of Jan. 1)
 talk category (radio spot, prepared speech,
extemporaneous speech, or interpretation)
 title of your talk (except extemporaneous).
Saturday, February 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4-H & Maryland DNR
Stream Wader Training
Adkins Arboretum at Tuckahoe Park, Ridgely
Attention, Talbot County middle school and high school
with an interest in the environment: Talbot 4-H is
launching a new water quality education program in
collaboration with University researchers and the
Department of Natural Resources. If you would like to
become a 4-H Eco-Steward, sign up for this training and
get involved in the DNR Stream Wader Program. We will
learn about effects of water pollution on aquatic life
and to measure water quality by studying aquatic life in
stream samples. Bring a lunch and be prepared to spend
3
an hour or two outdoors taking samples. At times we
will be wading into shallow streams, so bring wader
boots or similar foot protection. Register with Mr. Tom
or Ms. Pat by February 5.
Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. – noon
Talbot County Dept. of
Emergency Services Tour
605 Port Street, Easton
Have you always wanted to know what goes when
someone calls 911? During this tour, we will learn
about what happens at emergency medical services
and how the county is preparing to help residents in
the event of natural or human-made disasters.
Space is limited! Register by February 11.
Friday, March 8, 6-8:30 p.m.
4-H ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE 2012 MEMBERSHIP YEAR
Easton High School Cafeteria
4-H members, families, volunteers, and community
members are invited to attend this annual
celebration of the accomplishments of 4-H
members. As usual, Ms. Linda Brown and the
culinary students will offer a delicious dessert bar
midway through the program, so bring your
appetite for goodies along with you!
Please register by March 1 so we know how many
people to prepare for.
Monday, February 18 (Presidents’ Day)
AGsploration Curriculum Training
Eastern Shore Higher Ed. Center
at Chesapeake College
4-H volunteers, teens, and parents: Would you like
to learn to teach some fun Maryland agriculture
lessons to youth at 4-H club meetings, community
events, or schools? Sign up for this training co-led
by Mr. Tom and Ms. Sharon of Caroline County 4-H.
Participants will receive six hours of instruction,
copies of the AGsploration curriculum, access to
teaching materials, and lunch. Registration is free!
For registration forms and more details please
contact Mr. Tom or visit the AGsploration website:
agnr.umd.edu/agsploration/training.
Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17
Tractor Safety Weekend
Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park
All teens ages 14-15 (as of January 1, 2013) who
plan to work on a farm (other than their parents’
farm) are required to attend federal tractor safety
training. This year, Eastern Shore 4-H educators
have decided to turn the training into a fun
weekend that will certify you AND teach you a lot
about agriculture! Teens 16 and up are also
welcome to attend. Contact the Extension Office for
more information. Register by February 15. Cost:
$30. Details will be available in the near future.
Tuesday, March 19
4-H Council Meeting
(Ambassadors Meeting 5-6 p.m.)
Tuesday February 19, 2013
6:00-7:30 p.m.
UME Talbot Extension Office
RSVP 410-822-1244
U. of MD Extension Office, Easton
Each 4-H club is asked to send its 4-H Council
representative and/or vice president to attend this
group that provides leadership to the county’s 4-H
program. Volunteers, 4-H members, and members
of the public who are interested may also attend.
Officer elections will be held during this meeting.
If you would like to run for president, vicepresident, secretary, or historian please attend the
meeting and explain why you want to be an
officer.
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Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.
EASTERN SHORE 4-H REGIONAL
PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
Easton High School (report to cafeteria)
This fun, exciting annual event allows Eastern Shore
4-H members who qualify at their county contests
to showcase their speaking skills along with youth
from nine counties. Be sure to participate in the
county contest if you would like a chance to
compete in the regional contest. Cash prizes will be
awarded to winners in each category again this
year.
Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22
(tentative dates)
Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp
Harford County 4-H Camp, Street, MD
This fourth annual fun-filled weekend will focus on a
variety of engineering projects. If you are 11 years
old or older (as of Jan. 1) and you are interested in
learning about careers in welding, engines, tractors,
lawn equipment, wells/water purification, etc.,
consider signing up Details will be available in early
spring. Registration fills up quickly, so contact Mr.
Tom if you want to get on the list.
Saturday, April 20 – Sunday, April 21
Horse Judging/Hippology
& Horse Bowl
U of MD in College Park
This year these two horse knowledge contests have
been arranged back to back to make it easier for
horse project participants to participate in both
contests. For more information, go online to
www.4hhorse.umd.edu.
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Animal Husbandry and
Quality Assurance Session
for New Animal Project Members
Talbot Ag. & Ed. Center, Easton
As you probably know, 4-H members are required
to complete the state’s online quality assurance
training in years when they change age categories
(junior to intermediate or intermediate to senior) or
work with a new animal species (other than dogs
and small pets). Sometimes new members,
especially juniors, need some one-on-one
instruction before they can truly understand the
online training. Sign up for this session if you think it
will help you! Parents are welcome to join in.
Wednesday, April 27
Maryland Day and
State Communication Contest
U of MD, College Park
Maryland Day is an annual event that lets visitors to
the College Park campus explore the University’s
many programs and opportunities. It is also the site
of the 4-H State Communication Contest. If you
come in first place at the county public speaking
contest, you are eligible to compete in the state
contest! (If you place second, you are an alternate
and you can be a contest helper.)
Important 4-H Websites
Maryland 4-H Program Information
maryland4h.org
U of MD Extension Talbot County/4-H
talbot.umd.edu
Order 4-H Project Books & Supplies
4-hmall.org
National 4-H
4-h.org
University of Maryland Extension - State
extension.umd.edu
Talbot County Fair
talbotcountyfair.org
Maryland State Fair
marylandstatefair.com
Maryland 4-H Horse
4hhorse.umd.edu
Maryland 4-HShooting Sports
md4-hshootingsports.umd.edu
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Inclement Weather Policy
ALL 4-H activities follow school closing schedules
that result from bad weather conditions. If schools
close early, all 4-H events are automatically
canceled for that day.
Would you like to become a 4-H
volunteer or start a 4-H club?
If you or someone you know is interested
in becoming a 4-H volunteer or starting a
club, please contact the 4-H Office at (410) 8221244. We will be glad to talk with you and set up a
training session to help you become a volunteer.
DO YOU NO LONGER NEED
TO RECEIVE THIS NEWSLETTER?
If so, please contact the Extension Office and
ask us to remove you from our list.
4-H is Open to Everyone!
It is the policy of University of Maryland
Extension that all persons have equal
opportunity and access to programs and
facilities without regard to race, age, sex,
color, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin,
marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
If you need assistance to participate in a 4-H
program, please contact the Extension Office
in advance.
Important Record Book and Portfolio
Information Below!
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Online Record Book Forms
– It’s that time
again! Our colorful write-on and type-in record
book forms are available online at talbot.umd.edu.
Click on “4-H Youth Development” and click
“Record Book Forms”. Talk to Mr. Tom or Ms. Pat if
you need help with your record book.
 Members, do you enjoy being recognized for your
accomplishments at the annual achievement
program? This is a reminder to finalize your record
book NOW instead of putting it off until the last
minute. Not only do record books help you gain
recognition, but they help you develop
organizational skills that will benefit you
throughout your life. You can edit and save the
forms on your home computer. Contact the
Extension Office for help with your record book.
 4-H Seniors: You may continue to fill out record
books each year if you choose, BUT we
encourage you to complete a portfolio.
Portfolios help 4-H members apply for exciting
out-of-state trips. Showing your portfolio to
employers or college admissions officers might
help you find a job or get into college. Your
portfolio contains a resume summarizing your
accomplishments, and it can help you stand out
from the crowd. To access information about 4-H
senior portfolios, go to maryland4h.org. Click “For
Youth and Families” and click “Awards and
Recognition” for information. 4-H volunteer Ms.
Deb Urry is willing to help you start a portfolio.
Ms. Pat or Mr. Tom can also help.
Maryland 4-H Foundation News
The Maryland 4-H Awards Gala
will be held Sunday, January 20, 2013
at Laurel Park Raceway.
Would you like to learn more about the role of the
Maryland 4-H Foundation in promoting youth
development across the state? Go online to
mymaryland4hfoundation.com
or speak to Ms. Amanda Clougherty,
Talbot County 4-H Volunteer AND
Director of the 4-H Foundation!
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2012 Out-of-State Trip Opportunities
Attention senior 4-H members: Did
you know that the Maryland 4-H
Foundation sponsors a variety of
national trips each year for 4-H
members? If you are interested in attending one of
these trips during the next year, be sure to put
together a portfolio and have us forward it to the
State 4-H Office on the appropriate date. Note:
Resumes, Essays, and Applications for National 4-H
Conference are due each October to the State 4-H
Office. National 4-H Congress, West Virginia Older
Members Conference, Virginia 4-H Congress, and
Camp Miniwanca applications are due in January to
the State 4-H Office.
It’s Time to Re-enroll for the
2013 Year!
This year, the re-enrollment process will be very
similar to last year. During your January and
February club meetings your leaders will help you
with the reenrollment process. All that you and
your parents need to do is:
(1) review/correct reenrollment form information
(2) sign the reenrollment form and the behavioral
expectations form
(3) sign the animal science ethics form if you will be
working with animals in 2013.
(4) turn in your $10 participation fee for 2013.
Good news! The participation fee hasn’t gone up
this year. It is still $10 per year per member with a
maximum fee of $30 per family. If you know
someone who needs financial assistance with
paying the participation fee, let Mr. Tom or Ms. Pat
know.
We have asked our 4-H clubs with bank accounts to
collect the participation fees from their members,
deposit them, and write one check if possible
(written to Talbot County EAC) to the 4-H Office
with a list of current members. Some clubs will use
money from their fundraisers to cover the
participation fees, and that is fine too. If your club
doesn’t have a bank account, your leaders might ask
your family to write a check directly to Talbot
County EAC instead of to the club. When we have
received your signed forms and the participation
fee, we will enroll you in the system again for 2013
so you can enjoy another great year in the program!
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It’s Time to Choose Your 2013 Projects!
We hope that every 4-H member
chooses one or more projects this year
that will offer exciting learning
experiences. You will find that the time
you spend working on projects, attending
4-H meetings and events, and performing
community service projects will benefit you and
those around you in many ways. Be sure to
consider pursuing leadership opportunities as they
arise. It is always a good idea to develop your
leadership skills! A list of projects to choose from is
attached to your re-enrollment form.
Did you know that many 4-H members are active in
more than one club? Keep in mind that there might
be new learning opportunities you can experience
in addition to your regular club meetings. Maybe
you can expand your horizons by participating in a
second or third club this year.
Animal Programs Update
Ms. Susan Behrens is our county 4-H
livestock expert, so if the 4-H Office can’t
answer your question she probably can!
If you are planning to work on a livestock project in
2013 and you want to enter an animal in fairs or
shows, please let Ms. Susan or the 4-H Office know
as soon as possible so we have a record of member
livestock projects.
Need Some Rabbit and Cavy
Project Guidance?
If you are thinking about working
on a rabbit or cavy project this year, you might want
to contact 4-H volunteer Karen Callahan at 410-3108934. She can help you learn about proper care and
showing of your animal, and she may be able to
help you get a free bunny for your project.
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4-H Helps the Local Community
Lednum, Anjelica Mercado, Cynthia Lednum, Megan
Jones, Emilee Coulbourn, Jonathan Tiller, Ann
Dorbin, Tabitha Lednum, Mackenzie Bayly,
Samantha Davis, and Katie Staley.
4-H Members Show National Leadership
Talbot 4-H Saddle & Paws Club members Kara
Hutchison, Katelynn Cherry, Halle Lee, Heather
Principe, Sammi Tibbitt, Lilli Tibbitt, Lauren Trower,
Hayden Hutchison, Joshua Cherry and Julie
Warner and leaders Karla Wieland-Cherry, David
Cherry and Tresa Hutchison recently collected pet
food donations to send to Talbot Humane and
Baywater Animal Rescue for a community service
project. The group meets in Trappe the first Friday
of every month. For more info on joining, contact
Tom Hutson at 410-822-1244.
4-H Helps the U.S. and the World
Talbot 4-H member Lindsey Graudin recently
participated in the Maryland Delegation to National
4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. Maryland 4-H
members were selected based on their leadership
development, 4-H portfolio packets, and excellent
performance in selection interviews. The delegation
joined over 900 youth from around the Nation for
the 91st year of the annual event. This is one of our
Maryland 4-H Out-of-State trips sponsored by the
Maryland 4-H Foundation with contributions from
some of our county programs and youth delegates.
4-H Member Shares Local Service Project
4-H members not only make a difference in their
communities, they make a difference nationally and
internationally. Members of the Health Science
Club recently met at Memorial Hospital in Easton
and completed an international service project. The
club worked to collect first aid supplies for Project
C.U.R.E., an organization that distributes boxes of
medical supplies to remote locations where access
to medical care is limited. Thanks to the support of
4-H volunteers Sherry Councell, Cindy Slacum,
Jackie Blake, Lisa Lednum, and Ann Dorbin, the club
assembled sixteen medical care packages that will
be put to good use in 2013! Pictured are Lisa
4-H member Jessica Lantz recently attended a
Ruritan meeting and discussed her Diamond Clover
Level 6 Service Project with meeting attendees.
Jessi has been traveling around the county with her
miniature horse and donkey, using them to brighten
the days of people with disabilities and senior
citizens in nursing homes. She is also teaching them
about animal husbandry and animal safety.
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Talbot County 4-H Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the University of Maryland Extension Office
President – Jessica Lantz (absent)
Vice President – Lindsey Graudin – led the meeting
Secretary – Maria McCulley (absent)
Historian – Megan McCulley (absent)
Fair Board & Talbot Ag./Education Center Representative – Katelynn Cherry – acted as Secretary
In attendance: Della Andrew, Susan Behrens, Josh Cherry, Katelynn Cherry, Cheyenne Cowell, Matt Cowell, Lindsey
Graudin, Kara Hutchison, Tresa Hutchison, Tom Hutson, Mitchell Lantz, Pat Murphy, Karla Wieland-Cherry
I. Call to Order and Pledges
II. Highlights from Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
III. Old Business
 Reminder: 4-H Council Representatives - Each club is encouraged to send its designated 4-H Council representative
to attend the 4-H Council meetings. Council meets in January, March, May, September, and November.
 Food Drive for the Humane Society (ongoing) – Do we want to continue this effort into 2013?
 Service Learning – Many 4-H community service projects can count toward school service learning if you can relate
them to your classes at school. Contact Mr. Tom, Ms. Pat, or Ms. Linda Brown if you need help figuring out if your
4-H community service can count as service learning.
 4-H Clubs are Open to Everyone – Be sure to include the official equal opportunity statement on posters, flyers, and
press releases as you promote 4-H – see the bottom of this agenda for the full statement. To find the statement
online, go to talbot.umd.edu, click “4-H”, and click “Promoting 4-H”.
 Aluminum Can Drives – Habitat for Humanity and Chapel District 4-H Club are collecting cans for fundraising
purposes. Please save cans for these organizations. Ms. Ann Dorbin has been graciously delivering cans from the
Extension Office to the Habitat Office, and Noah Dorbin has been crushing the cans.
 Share your 4-H experiences! The Delmarva Farmer is looking for 4-H stories. Please e-mail photos of your project
or service work and a short description to: sean@americanfarm.com.
 Do You Need Rabbit and Cavy Project Guidance? Contact Ms. Karen Callahan at 410-310-8934.
 Be Sure You Cash Your Fair Premium Checks NOW! If you don’t cash your check, it will be considered a donation to
help with next year’s fair.
 The Harvest Festival was a success again! – We would like to thank Ms. Debbie Dudrow and Ms. Cindy Spies for the
excellent job they did planning and coordinating the event. We would also like to thank 4-H families and volunteers
who helped with Harvest Festival events. The event cleared $6,600 to benefit the Ag. Center.
 Thanks to everyone who helped with our fall 4-H education and promotion! – As usual, we had lots of help from 4H families and volunteers at TrappetoberFEST, the Harvest Hoedown, the Harvest Festival, and the Halloween
Happening. All of you are great assets to the 4-H Program!
 First Aid Training Fun – Twelve Talbot 4-H members attended the two-hour first aid training taught by Ms. Meg
Stein on November 3. Participants learned about basic first aid, bandaging, CPR, first aid for choking, and other
topics. Each participant also made a basic first aid kit to take home.
 Is Anyone in Your Club NOT Receiving the Newsletter and Updates from the 4-H Office? Please let us know.
 Help Us Save Paper and Postage! If you are receiving a print newsletter and you would like to receive the
newsletter by e-mail instead, please let us know.
IV. Club Activity Reports. IF YOUR CLUB WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AN ACTIVITY SUMMARY FOR THE “OFFICIAL”
MINUTES, PLEASE E-MAIL IT TO thutson@umd.edu
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Bay Hundred 4-H Club - The club has worked on robotics, cake decorating, and clover projects this year. Members and
volunteers are in the process of selecting new projects for next year. The November meeting will be a fun movie night,
and in December club members will complete the National 4-H Science Experiment and turn toothbrushes into robots.
Busy Beavers - Activities since September 18, 2012
Our club submitted news that covered our activities from May to September for the September 18th Council meeting,
which was cancelled.
Since then, we have met twice. At our October 10th meeting, we went to the McCulleys’ house, where we decorated
pumpkins for The Dixon House, roasted hot dogs & smores, and held a biking activity, a Halloween walk through a path
in the woods, and our business meeting.
Two families attended the Talbot 4-H Halloween Happening at Pintail Farm on October 13th.
On October 22nd , the club made and mailed 16 cards to Perry Point Hospital for Veterans Day.
At the Talbot Ag Center’s Harvest Festival on October 21st, the club manned the Lollipop Booth and the Corn Dig Booth,
plus Michelle manned the Talbot Farm Bureau’s table selling raffle tickets.
On Sunday, Nov. 11th, the club presented a program of project talks and singing for the residents of The Dixon House.
Following this, we held our business meeting there, which included making plans for our Christmas party and float in
the Easton Holiday parade.
Chapel District – Ten club members entered indoor exhibits and livestock exhibits at the State Fair. Several were
champion and reserve champion winners.
The October meeting was held on the 12th. Three club members gave demonstration on rabbits, a pet bulldog, and
making trail mix. Everyone studied byproducts of dairy animals, cfollowed by each member making ice cream in a
plastic bag filled with milk and other ingredients. Two new families attended the meeting
The November meeting was held on the 9th. Members reported at the meetin that they helped at the Harvest Festival.
Three members gave speeches on rabbits, beef cattle, and Jersey cows. The activity for the meeting was making two
Christmas crafts and two fall crafts. One new family attended the meeting.
Claybusters – The club continues to meet and shoot one or two Sundays a month. Mr. Clem Hathaway has not yet
selected dates for the next shotgun safety training, but the Extension Office will let everyone know as soon as the
dates have been selected.
Green Clover – In October, club members wrote radio spots to promote 4-H and did demonstrations related to their
projects.
In November, club members also did demonstrations. Next, they made centerpieces for the Corn Club Banquet to be
held in January. Everyone enjoyed the Harvest Festival this year.
***Lindsey Graudin will be attending National 4-H Congress next week. WOW! Way to go, Lindsey! Have fun. We
know you will represent Talbot County well as you interact with teens from all fifty states.***
Health and Wealth – During October’s meeting at the Ag. Center, the club completed the “Glo-Germ” hand washing
activity, made sweet potato snacks, and created a chia-pet “monster.”
November’s meeting will include baking pumpkin muffins, learning about kitchen appliances, and using a juicer and
blender for healthy drinks.
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Health Science Careers – In October, the Ms. Sherry Councell led club members through an interactive quiz game
about vital signs facts and figures.
For our November meeting, we will be learning from a dental hygienist about her job duties, working conditions, etc.
so we can better understand what working in a dental office is like.
Hoofbeats – The club will be holding a meeting this Thursday at a horse farm on Blades Road. Mr. Tom will attend the
meeting, help Ms. Pat Harvey introduce new members to 4-H, and show members how to complete a record book.
Saddle and Paws – The August meeting was for anybody who participated in the State Fair, which was Kate, Josh, Kara,
and Hayden. Kate also represented 4-H in a 3-day horse show event in Delaware and sang for the Lt. Governor at the
State Fair.
During the September meeting, the club had four new members attend. Members then split into project groups: dogs,
horses, and rabbits. Also, three of the members participated in the ARBA show at the Ag. Center
In October, the club learned about worms that can affect horses and dogs. Members then had a presentation about
rabbit health care from Kara Hutchison. Next, they helped at the ticket booth at the Harvest Festival. They also had an
awesome Halloween party with a hayride, bonfire, and haunted trail.
The club is planning a Christmas Party and will be participating in the Easton Christmas Parade. The next meeting will
be November 21 at 6:00 p.m.
St. Michaels After School – The club is continuing to work on its project throughout the end of 2012. Mr. Tom and Ms.
Pat need to talk to Club Leader Ms. Ashlie Elliot to learn of her club’s exciting plans for the new year.
V. New Business
 Online Record Book Forms – It’s that time again! Colorful printable and type-in record book forms are
available online at talbot.umd.edu. Talk to Mr. Tom or Ms. Pat if you need help with your record book.
 National 4-H Science Experiment - Does your club want to do the National 4-H Science Experiment: Eco-Bots?
Contact Mr. Tom and he can provide you with the supplies you need to learn how robots can be used to clean up
spills of toxic materials, sharp objects such as broken glass and sewing needles, grains, etc. Sometimes a job is too
dangerous or time consuming for a person, but a machine can safely and efficiently clean up many spills.
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4-H Club Charter Changes – IMPORTANT! National 4-H is no longer able to manage the charters for all 4H clubs across the country. To save every Maryland 4-H club from having to apply for charters themselves, Ms.
Amanda Clougherty and the Maryland 4-H Foundation (THANK YOU!) have graciously offered to manage the charters
for Maryland clubs. What this means is:
o when clubs complete their annual paperwork there will be a few new papers to sign
o under the new agreement, we will renew each club’s charter annually
o clubs that don’t currently have an employer identification number (EIN) will be required to get one, but the
process is simple and we can help
o the 4-H Foundation’s fiscal year starts in July, so in 2013 clubs will report finances midway through the year
and will then begin reporting finances from July to June instead of January to December
o although there will be an adjustment period, the 4-H Foundation is saving us all TONS of effort!!!
 Conflict Resolution Resources –Do you have trouble getting along with someone or solving an ongoing problem?
The Extension Office has simple conflict resolution resources that might give you some ideas about how to better
work with that person. Let us know if you want to look over the resources.