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From my desk to yours: Happy New Year! Resolutions no...Goals YES!
4-H Newsflash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties
November 2017
4-H Calendars Volunteer Resources
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FSA Youth Loans District Calendar
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Winter Survival Kits YQCA
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Blanket Buddies Aurora Co. News
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Volunteers wanted! What makes a good demo?
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Sanborn Co. News Jerauld-Buffalo Co. News
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Inside this issue:
Audra Scheel
SDSU Extension 4-H Youth
Program Advisor
Jerauld County Extension Office
PO Box 366
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605)539-9471
Aurora County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605)942-7754
Sanborn County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605)796-4380
Would you jump in your car and take off on a trip with no destination in mind? Probably not! A map helps us arrive at
our destination. A map what is that? Ok so google says I’m the blue dot or arrow on the GPS screen, but you need to
be able to pick a destination and choose the route that makes the most sense. Pay attention to your surroundings,
and enjoy the trip! Many roads lead to the same destination, but it’s how we get there that matters. Our goals act as
our map and I encourage each 4-H member and volunteer to set their goals for 2018. Do you want to just get through
another year or do you want this year to be the one that set you up for success?
Attached to this Newsflash you will find goal sheets for volunteers and members. Parents and mentors you are a cru-
cial part of children's outcomes. For the top part of the member sheet, sit down and talk about what your child would
like to try this year in 4-H. Maybe it’s a new project area. Maybe its learning how to do a specific task better within a
project area.
Remember to make your goals specific to a particular project. Simply getting all purple
ribbons while lofty, isn’t specific enough. Instead saying, “I want to improve my clipping
and fitting skills for my goat project this year”, would be a better goal. When we say “this
year”, that is a loose deadline. A better version that is timely would be...
“I want to improve my clipping and fitting skills for my goat project by State Fair 2018 and
I’m going to do this by going to a clinic or receiving instruction from someone more skilled
in this area.”
Lastly you need to ask yourself “is this goal achievable and re-
alistic.” 4-H members you should have a goal for each project you are involved with, and
leaders/volunteers I encourage you to have SMART goals tied to a project base as well.
What makes 4-H fun is the learning that can happen as a family. Our family time is eaten
up by many things these days, but 4-H happens as a family! So whatever projects interest
you... encourage, foster, mentor, lead, and take a chance at making 2018 a year to remember!
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Rural Youth Loans Available
4-H Newsf lash
Sioux Empire Farm Show– Jan 25-27, 2018
Jackrabbit Memorial—March 2-4, 2018
Check out the website for entry forms!
The USDA Farm Service Agency has operating loans available for rural youth ages 10-20 to establish and operate income pro-
ducing projects. These projects must be of modest size and be initiated, developed, and carried out by rural youth including
those in 4-H. The interest rate on these loans is very low. Stop by the local FSA office for more information or check their web-
site at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Accessing the Resources
To access the resources, visit the 4-H Professional and Volunteer Devel-opment website. Once there, you will need to sign up and then login to volunteer development and volunteer e-forum to see a list of all the re-sources.
Featured Resources
Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders Creating an environment where 4-H members feel safe as they grow and de-velop leadership skills means having volunteers who understand the basics of positive youth development. This session featured ideas and activities to help foster life skill development by focusing on strategies for more effective club interactions.
“STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders Build on the roots of 4-H as we STEM our way into agriculture and animal science for experienced and new 4-H’ers. Incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through traditional ani-mal sciences project areas in communities. This resource packet has ideas for planning and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth.
Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life & Work In 4-H, all youth can ex-
plore their future. Club meetings, events, camps, and after-school
programs are places to develop life skills and expand their interests
through 4-H. These resources will help youth focus on life-long
learning, workforce readiness, and career exploration.
Volunteer Resources Available
4-H Curriculum
Curriculum books are available in most of the
project areas. A book with seven completed ac-
tivities along with one finished project can be
exhibited at Achievement Days as an exhibit in
that project area. The office has examples of all
the curriculum books if you would like to come
and take a look. You can review them and order
from the National 4-H website at:
www.shop4-h.org/curriculum
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Jan.
Jan. 4-7 National Western Round Up– Denver CO. Jan. 7 Sanborn Shooting Sports– Practice Starts 2– 6PM Jan. 8 Paper Bead Craft– Community Rm. Courthouse– Wess. Springs 3:30pm Jan. 8 J & B Shooting Sports Meeting & Election of officers 5pm– Practice Jan. 9 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM (guns only) Jan. 14 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 2– 6PM Jan. 15 J & B Shooting Sports Jan. 16 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM (guns only) Jan. 19 Sanborn Leaders Meeting Potluck– Rankin home (Woonsocket) @ 7PM Jan. 21 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 2– 6PM Jan. 22 J & B Shooting Sports Jan. 23 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM (guns only) Jan. 27 Black Hills Stock Show Youth Day– Rapid City, SD. Jan 27 Aurora Co. 26th Annual 4-H Auction Jan. 28 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 2– 6PM Jan. 29 J & B Shooting Sports Jan. 30 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM (guns only) Feb. Feb. 4 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 2– 6PM Feb. 5 J & B Shooting Sports Feb. 6 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM (guns only) Feb. 21 Aurora Leader/Parent Meeting– 7PM Feb. 28 Match 1 Spring Shoot Qualifier Feb. 28 Registration for State Shoot opens Mar. Mar. 1 State 4-H Scholarship Deadline due to State 4-H office Apr. Apr. 1 State Shooting Sports Scholarship Application due to John Keimig Apr. 8 Match 2 Spring Shoot Qualifier Apr. 16 State Shoot Registration deadline Apr. 27-29 State Shoot— Ft. Pierre, SD May May 1 Rodeo Finals Packet due to Kim Larson, 4-H Finals Rodeo Secretary May 31 Match 3 Spring Shoot June June 1 Livestock Ownership Verification & Affidavits due to county office (Breeding Beef, Breeding Meat Goat, Breeding Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goat, Market Beef, Market Goat, Market Lamb, Market Swine, Poultry, Rabbit) June 1 Horse Form & Horse Achievement Form due to county office
June 1 Late Rodeo Finals Packet Deadline June 4–8 Teen Leadership Conference – Brookings, SD June 10–16 Performing Arts Troupe Camp – Aberdeen, SD June 16–24 Citizenship Washington Focus – Washington, D.C. July July 1 “Youth for the Quality Care of Animals” Certification Deadline July 1 Breed Registration Papers due to county office July 3 State Horse Show Registration Deadline July 23-25 State 4-H Horse Show – Huron, SD Aug. Aug. 1 State Dog Show Registration Deadline Aug. 3-4 Jerauld-Buffalo Co. Achievement Days Aug. 6-7 Aurora Co. Achievement Days Aug. 9-11 Sanborn Co. Achievement Days Aug. 17–19 State 4-H Rodeo – Ft. Pierre, SD Aug. 20 State Fair, State Livestock Judging and Skillathon Contest Registration Deadline (Livestock, Display Exhibits, Youth-In-Action) Aug. 25 State 4-H Dog Show, Mitchell, SD Aug 29–September 3 South Dakota State Fair – Huron, SD Sept. Sept. 22–23 AK SAR BEN – Grand Island, NE Oct. Oct. 7–13 National 4-H Week Oct. 10–13 Western Junior, Livestock Show & 4-H FCS Show – Rapid City, SD
DisTrict Calendar 2018
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4-H Newsf lash
Winter Travel Safety Many youth and adults in South Dakota drive to and from school and
work each day. Some of these trips are later in the evening. Being pre-
pared for winter driving conditions could help save your life. Here are
some suggested tips.
Winterizing Your Car
Check Antifreeze levels.
Check Battery condition – Consider replacing if battery is weak.
Check Tire Condition and Air level / put on snow tires.
Check Condition of windshield Wipers and replace if worn.
Use a wintertime formula in your windshield washer.
Replace dirty filters.
Keep your gas tank near full.
Carry a set of jumper cables, and know how to use them.
Avoid traveling alone and let someone know your route and timetable.
Always carry and emergency kit with you.
Vehicle Emergency Kits
Shovel.
Windshield Scraper.
Flashlight with extra batteries.
Water – However may be frozen when needed.
Snack food.
Extra hats, coats and mittens.
Blankets.
Chains or rope.
Road Salt and sand or cat litter.
Emergency flares.
Bright colored flag or help signs.
First Aid kit.
Tool kit.
Compass.
Waterproof matches and a can to melt snow for water.
Candle.
Paper towels.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8-21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth pro-ducing and or showing beef, dairy, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and rabbits. The program has been designed by Extension specialists and nation-al livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and show, and is appropriate for youth learning levels. South Dakota 4-H believes that the YQCA program provides a great opportunity for our youth who are participating in food producing animal projects. For the first year (2018), SD 4-H will require YQCA for youth participating in swine projects exhibiting at county or state fair. Audra Scheel will be a trainer for the YQCA program and will lead in person trainings. For (2019) all youth participating with food producing animal projects will be required to be certified. The registration fee for instructor led trainings will be $3 per person and the online fee will be $12 per person. For more information on the
YQCA program please contact Audra Scheel. Youth exhibiting at the National Western will need to be YQCA certified for 2018.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
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Service Learning Project
2017-18 4-H Youth Council Community Service Project
“Blanket Buddies”
Help the South Dakota 4-H Youth Council team with their community service project this year!
Any 4-H family, club, or county can make an endless number of fleece tie blankets to be do-
nated to area health care facilities (i.e. hospitals, clinics, assisted livings, etc.) and/or shelters.
Please contact the entity in which you wish to donate the blankets prior to delivery. The blan-
kets can be of any size and pattern. 4-H clubs are asked to keep track of the number of blan-
kets made and report that number to your Extension Office. Numbers should be turned into
the Office prior to August 2018.
4-H Partners with Joann Fabric!
Starting in November, the 4-H community and JOANN customers can save money while
“shopping with a purpose” with the free 4-H Reward Card. This new card gives JOANN shoppers
15% of their total in-store and online purchases every day and gives a minimum of 2.5% of eve-
ry eligible transaction as a donation to 4-H.
Get your card today and start crafting! https://4-h.org/get-involved/partners/4-h-and-joann/
Where: Wess. Springs
@ courthouse
Time: 3:30 PM
When: Jan. 8, 2018
What: Learn how to
create paper beads and
how this craft is done
by people in other
countries.
4-H Project Areas:
Cultural Ed.
Visual Arts
Business & Marketing
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Aurora County 4-H News
2018 4-H Leader Officers
President: Todd Clark
Vice-President: Elaine Schabot
Secretary: Cheryl Dethlefsen
Treasurer: Clint Moore
The next 4-H Leader/Parent meeting will be
Wednesday, February 21, 7 pm at the Ag Bldg.
The 4-H Leaders have appointed 2 commit-
tees:
1. End of Year Club Reports.
Tammie Munsen
Cristy Olinger
Jill Harris
2. Awards/Premium
Sue Faulhaber
Kama Bruns
Elaine Schabot
Cristy Olinger
Contact these people if you have suggestions or
would like to know more about these committees.
26th Annual 4-H Auction—January 27, 2018—9:30 am
Club Work Schedule
8:30 am—10:30 am Country Kids
10:30 am—12:30 pm Bits & Bridles
12:30 pm—2:30 pm Stickney Eagles
2:30 pm—4:30 pm Storla Stockers
4:30 pm—cleanup Aurora Country Siders
Each 4-H family is to bring a 9x13 or larger pan of bars
(UNCUT) OR 2 pies (UNCUT).
An adult must be present at all time in the kitchen. No cell
phone/tablet use will be allowed in the kitchen.
Dates to remember:
January 16, Central Electric Supper, 6 pm. We need volunteers to set up tables and
chairs after school. Also need 4-H members/parents to help serve and clean up.
January 21, Blanket Buddies, 1 pm at the Ag Bldg. Country Kids will be heading up
the community service project. Check with your 4-H leaders for more information.
August 6-7, Aurora County 4-H Achievement Days
Club Meeting Dates:
Aurora County Siders: January 7, 4 pm, Methodist Church
Stickney Eagles: January 23, 7 pm
Storla Stockers: January 7, Moore Family House
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Welcome to SDSU Extension! SDSU Extension is actively seeking partners/volunteers who can help us achieve our mission to empower citizens. Volunteers help facilitate SDSU Extension educational programming in their com-munities through 4-H, Master Gardeners, and several oth-er program disciplines. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in your community see the information below and contact your local Extension office for 4-H volunteer opportunities.
Job Descriptions
4-H Cloverbud Leader Project Committee 4-H Livestock Committee 4-H Club Leader
Committee Chair
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Archery
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Hunting
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Rifle
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Shotgun
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Muzzleloading
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Pistol
County Shooting Sports Coordinator
4-H Volunteer Work Agreement
Volunteers Wanted!
Elements of a 4-H Talk or Presentation
One of the most valuable skills a 4-H member will learn during their 4-H career is public speaking. I hear time and time again from teachers that they can tell if a
youth is a 4-H member when they get up in front of a classroom to speak. As a horribly shy child this was a fear that I had to overcome time and time again. But
overcome it I did, with lots of practice. I am able to speak in front of a crowd of people because of what 4-H instilled in me as a child. For your first talk, pick
something you know a lot about or are comfortable talking about. Some of the other things your child will develop for life skills through public speaking include:
How to find and research a subject and supplies with initiative and motivation How to plan and organize information and thoughts in a logical manner How to prepare original visuals and use them to support what you say How to express yourself clearly, convincingly and creatively How to teach and show others what you have learned How to select an appropriate delivery method and use appropriate delivery techniques How to listen to the opinions of others and accept feedback How to manage your time How to manage stress
4-H Public Presentation Guide
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Sanborn County 4-H News
Shooting Sports
Sanborn County 4-H Shooting Sports will kick off on Sunday,
January 7th for both guns and archery, with practice running
from 2-6 pm. We will also have practice for guns on Tuesday,
January 9th from 6-9 pm. You can choose to come to either
the Sunday session or the Tuesday session each week – or not
at all during a week if your schedule is too busy. You choose
the days/times that work for you!
If you have not signed up yet or been to a safety training yet,
we will have a shooting sports safety training on Friday,
January 5th…6:30 pm-7:30 pm at the 4-H Building.
We will be having the 3rd annual Sanborn County 4-H Leaders/Parents Potluck & Long
Term Planning Meeting on Friday, January 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mike & Sherryl
Rankin residence, (206 W. Ninth Street, Woonsocket). 4-H Leaders & spouses and all
4-H parents are welcome.
Adults are invited to bring a side or dessert to pass for the potluck and your own beverage.
Come to not only enjoy some relaxing time with each other…but also to talk about our
long term goals for Sanborn County 4-H: building/grounds improvements, programming,
schedules, etc. What is going well? What can we improve?
Looking for suggestions!
What kind of special workshops or project days would
you like to see?
Sewing?
Photography?
Livestock?
Foods & Nutrition?
Visual Arts?
We are open to all ideas! Send the Extension Office
your suggestions at [email protected].
Central Electric District Meeting
The Sanborn County 4-H Leaders will be serving the
evening meal for the Central Electric District meeting
on Monday, January 22nd at the 4-H Building in
Forestburg.
We will need volunteers to help serve the meal/clean up
from 5-7:30 (or part of this time).
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Jerauld—Buffalo County 4-H News
Upcoming Events January 7, 2018 Prairie Hills Christmas party~1-5:00 p.m @ the Elementary gym
January 8, 2018 J & B Shooting Sports meeting & election of officers~5:00 p.m ~First night of practice
January 8, 2018 Culture & Craft Workshop (paper bead making)~3:30-5:00 p.m @ Jerauld Co Courthouse
community room
January 23, 2018 Conservationist Pat Guptill to speak on alternative methods of grazing~1:00 p.m @ Springs Inn
February 7, 2018 Parent/Leader meeting~7:00 p.m @ Jerauld County Courthouse community room
J & B Shooting Sports Schedule
All practices are held on Monday’s at 5;00 p.m @ the Jerauld Co. Ag
Building.
***Adult must be present with participant.
End of Match 1, 2/28/2018
End of Match 2, 4/08/2018
End of Match 3, 5/31/2018
Spring State Shoot: April 27-29 @ Ft Pierre
STATE QUAILIFYING SCORES
Division Beginner Junior Senior
CWOS 70 70 70
CWS 85 85 85
CWS-R 110 110 110
RWOS 60 60 60
RWS 70 70 70
Open Compound 135 135 135
Recurve Open 100 100 100
Division Beginner Junior Senior
BB Gun 250 300 325
Air Pistol 100 100 110
Air Rifle 110 150 175
2018 Private Pesticide Applicator
Certification
Certification sessions:
Jerauld Co. 1:00-4:00 p.m on March 2 @ Ag Bldg
Aurora Co. 1-4:00 p.m. March 15 @ Aurora Co
Community/4-H bldg.
Sanborn Co. 1-4:00 p.m March 26 @ Sanborn Co
4-H Bldg
Brule Co. 1-4:00 p.m Feb 1 @ Brule Co Ag Bldg.
Online Exam at Extension Office:
*Please call to schedule an appointment.
539-9471
**Must have valid ID and current pesticide
license with barcode.
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