Volume 29 —Issue 3 Natrona County 4-H Newsletter March, 2019

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http://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/177/4-H-Program Dear 4-H Families & Friends: Good sportsmanship is a critical life skill for youth and adults. We are swiftly coming into the season of competitions and con-tests. Competitive events and activities provide a great oppor-tunity to learn how to be fair, respectful and gracious—whether you win or lose. Remember, exhibiting good sportsmanship is not just for youth 4-H members – it applies to everyone involved, including volunteers, parents, leaders and others. Sportsmanship and ethical behavior is developed at a young age through life experiences and positive reinforcement from parents, caring adults and coaches. It is important to recognize youth and adults that are going above and beyond when it comes to being good sports and playing by the rules.

Displaying respect for animals. This means exercising

good animal management through proper healthcare and nutrition, as well as fair training practices. Animals deserve humane treatment in exchange for what they provide.

Displaying respect for opponents. Sportsmanlike com-

petitors recognize and appreciate a well-prepared, chal-lenging opponent who can bring out the best in them and share that appreciation with their opponents.

Displaying respect for the “game.” This includes respect-

ing and following the rules of the event. It also includes al-ways trying one’s best, using skill and training to achieve positive results and appreciating the training process. It is your responsibility to read the fair book, contest rules, etc. and abide by the rules from knowing the dress code re-quirements to the specifics of your project.

Displaying respect for others. Judges, fair personnel,

Extension staff and FFA advisors, parents, and leaders deserve respect as well. Self-control and how you react to a situation is controlled by you.

Good sportsmanship is a critical skill for youth and

adults. Competitive events and activities provide a great opportunity to learn how to be fair, respectful and gra-cious—whether you win or lose. Remember, exhibiting good sportsmanship is not just for youth 4-H members – it applies to everyone involved, including volunteers, parents, leaders and others. (Michigan State University Extension)

Make the Best Better! Joddee Jacobsen UW Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development

IMPORTANT

GET TO KNOW THE 4HONLINE PROGRAM

There are many tools that you can use to manage your 4-H enrollment.

☺ You are able to keep your enrollment up to date

ie: address changes, phone number updates, adding or dropping projects.

☺ Community Leaders are able to run reports and

lists of their club members and leaders.

☺ We are able to send out text messages to fami-

lies with information on upcoming events and deadlines. If you didn’t check the box on your enrollment that allows text messages, you can log in to your 4honline profile and update that information. This is one of the best ways to re-mind and notify you of changes or additions to upcoming events.

☺ As budgets continue to tighten, we will soon be

moving towards totally electronic mailings for newsletters and other publications. These publi-cations are accessible by logging on to your 4honline account, or clicking on the link listed below.

https://wyoextension.org/natronacounty/ Take the time and explore the different areas of your enrollment, it's surprisingly easy. If you have any questions, give us a call at 235-9400.

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CONTESTS FOR EVERYONE

Presentation Clinic Saturday, March 23rd, 1-3 p.m.

Midwest Room @ ARLC

Demonstration, Prepared Speech and

Impromptu Presentation Contest Wednesday, April 17th, 5:00 p.m.

Registration forms due Friday, April 12th by 4:30 p.m.

This contest is open to all 4-Hers. We’d love to fill the room with your creative short presenta-tions or speeches. Topics do not have to relate to a 4-H project. Delegates will be selected to represent Natrona County at the Showcase Showdown in Laramie in June. Guidelines for the contest can be found at the website listed below: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/opportunities/state-contests/showcase-showdown/rules-and-information/presentations-prepared-information.pdf

Foods Cook-Off Saturday, April 27th, 1:30 p.m.

Registration forms due Wednesday, April 24th by 4:30 p.m.

The Foods Cook-Off is for team entries only. Each team will consist of a minimum of two and a maximum of four members. Team members do not have to be from the same club. Junior/Intermediate Members (8-13 years of age) Senior Members (age 14+) Guidelines for the contest can be found at the website listed below: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/opportunities/state-contests/showcase-showdown/food-cook-off.html

Table Setting Saturday, April 27th 4:30 p.m.

Registration forms due Friday, April 19th by 4:30 p.m.

Create a holiday theme and bring your table setting for one person for this fun contest. Hand-outs are available at the 4-H Office and also on-line at the State 4-H website under Showcase Showdown, table setting contest.

http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/opportunities/state-contests/showcase-showdown/index.html

YOU ARE INVITED Sunday, April 14th, 2:00 p.m.

Casper Room @ ARLC The Dangers of Technology

Deputy Michael Scott from the Natrona County Sheriff's Department will do a presentation on the Dangers of Technology on Sunday, April 14th at 2:00 p.m. The presentation usually lasts around 2.5 hours. Deputy Scott has presented this information in schools and to various organizations across the state. This presenta-tion is geared towards ages 12 and up, younger if they are responsible and can stay focused. There will be some hands on activities along with breaks. Be sure and take advantage of this great learning op-portunity. Thank you to Trail Busters 4-H Club for or-ganizing and hosting this class.

Cloverbud Camp Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Oregon Trail Room @ ARLC “Lets Welcome Spring”

Space is limited, call the 4-H Office at 235-9400 by Thursday, April 18th to reserve your spot.

CARNIVAL POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

Adult Jane Larsen Cloverbud Dominic Piper Junior Sofia Groce Intermediate Mollie Gearhart Senior Aspen Delano

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Club Meeting Ideas… Throughout the year, I’ll share some ideas for monthly club meetings to help you help your clubs be the best they can be. Share ideas on the Natrona County 4-H Facebook page that have worked well for your club!

March Ideas for 4-H Club Meetings

Business Demonstrations or Talks Other Education/Social-Recreational

Discuss suggestions for improving club meetings.

Safety in the home and barn.

Carnival

Reports on progress members are making with their projects.

Feeding birds in the winter months. Learn to make fudge.

Make plans for upcoming county contests.

How to introduce one person to an-other.

Promote NC 4-H and your club.

Discuss having more effective partici-pation in your club.

The 4-H Code of Conduct.

Check the 4-H calendar…what’s coming up & what can I participate in?

Especially for Leaders… tips and ideas for successful clubs Shared Leadership One of the great things about many 4-H clubs is that several adults are involved in the leadership of the club. This can also be a source of conflict for 4-H clubs. However, with planning and communication, your club can enjoy the benefits of shared leadership. There are a number of benefits to sharing the leadership of the club with many adults. These include:

Greater commitment to the club by families.

No one gets overloaded with work.

Members have a variety of leader role models.

More people understand club operations.

Establishing Shared Leadership The steps to establishing a shared leadership program are: 1. Make a list of all the jobs to be done. These jobs may include communication training, area council representative,

head leader and project leaders. 2. Find out what the adults involved with the club are interested in and what skills they have. Volunteering can do two

things for people: it can use existing skills which people enjoy using or it can be an opportunity for people to develop new skills.

3. Look at the duties and the skills of the people in your club and divide up the jobs. Make sure to split the responsibil-ity fairly. Try not to overload anyone, but include everyone who is interested in taking on a role. Here are a few guidelines for recruiting help within your club:

Have a clear job description.

Indicate the amount of time required to do the job

Indicate why you think that person would do a great job (why are you asking them?).

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One additional Family Consumer Science Superintendent is needed to provide a positive learning experience for 4-H members and promoting a positive image of the Fam-ily Consumer Science projects of 4-H to the public. Responsibilities include:

Follow all guidelines and policies of the University of

Wyoming Extension 4-H and conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and enforcing the 4-H Code of Conduct.

Maintain the standards of the 4-H program by con-

ducting oneself in a responsible manner and honor confidentiality.

Serve as a role model and willingly share knowledge

and involve youth and adults in the program.

Maintain close contact with Extension staff.

To coordinate the Family Consumer Science project

area.

To organize and facilitate the NC 4-H Family Con-

sumer Science contests which include the Foods Contest, Table-setting Contest, and the Fashion and Fabric fair activities and contest. Assist other Family Consumer Science superintendents with clinics and activities to support the growing Family consumer Science project areas.

An application is required and can be found at the link listed below or call the 4-H office, and we will email you a

copy. Applications are DUE by: Friday, March 15, 2019

https://wyoextension.org/natronacounty/4h-youth-

development/

NEW DEADLINE FOR THIS YEAR: Proof of own-

ership papers for breeding beef, breeding sheep, breeding swine, dairy & breeding goats, dairy cow, horse & alpacas are due by June 14, 2019.

Dog ID’s and shot records are required to be on file

before any classes or clinics can be attended or entry to the dog show will be accepted.

Projects need to be declared if they are 4-H or FFA.

Projects can be added or dropped until April 30, 2019. (exception, Market Beef)

Note: Members & leaders MUST be actively enrolled in order to participate in activities and to be covered by our insurance policy. If you have any questions re-garding any of the deadlines or enrollment, please feel free to call our Office at 235-9400.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

IMPORTANT...ID’s already on file at the 4-H Office are no longer valid. A new ID form must be re-submitted every year for each breeding animal, & alpaca you intend on showing. Exception to the above requirement will be for horse and dog. Records from previous years will remain on file.

CLUB REQUIREMENTS Natrona County clubs will need to document six (6) meetings held during the club year and report them to the 4-H Office. 4-H members will be required to at-tend at least 60% of their club meetings in order to be a member in good standing. Members and clubs not in good standing will be subject to penalties which could include loss of privileges to show and sell live-stock at the Central Wyoming Fair. You will be asked to take attendance and report the happenings of each meeting to the 4-H Office.

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SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS

Air Rifle/Pistol Practice schedule:

March 5, 6, 19, 20, April 2, 3, 16, 17, 30 May 1, 14, 15, 28, 29

Archery Practice schedule:

March 12, 13, 26, 27, April 9, 10, 23, 24 May 7, 8, 21, 22

Practices will be held at Stuckenhoff's Shooters

Complex

If you did not attend one of the required orientation

meetings and did not sign up for a shooting day and time, please call Wendy Smith at 259-1065 to make arrangements.

Shooting fees will be $4.00 per practice, punch cards

will be available for purchase.

IMPORTANT: You must be an "active" enrolled

member before you will be allowed to attend and shoot at practices. If your membership is marked as "pending", this means you haven't paid your $12.00 enrollment fee and must do so before your membership can be activated.

If you have any questions, please call the 4-H Office at 235-9400 or Wendy Smith at 259-1065.

SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER CERTIFICATIONS

SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER CERTIFICATION TRAININGS

If you are a new shooting sports leader or have reached five years since your last training, please plan to attend one of these opportunities. Click on the blue link register for any of the trainings. Northwest area—Washakie County, Worland April 6-7, 2019 Registration deadline March 25, 2019 https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_washakie Central area—Natrona County, Casper March 2-3, 2019 Registration deadline February 18, 2019 https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_natronacounty Southeast area—Albany County, Laramie March 16-17, 2019 Registration deadline March 4, 2019 https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_albanycounty Northeast area—Sheridan County, Sheridan March 30-31, 2019 Registration deadline March 18, 2019 https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_sheridan

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The 4-H Quality Assurance (QA) Class teaches youth about the quality of meat and food products that come from livestock. Quality assurance for livestock producers means making a promise to the consumers from food production animals. Quality assurance is a pledge or promise to: 1. provide a food animal product preferred by consum-

ers, and 2. provide a safe, wholesome food animal product.

Food animals are those whose products (meat, milk, and eggs) have the potential to become part of the food chain.

The promise made is that products from livestock will be the highest possible quality and 4-H/FFA youth producers will do everything possible to make these products safe to eat and that our sale is of the highest quality. Quality Assurance is a requirement to sell in the 2019 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale. Requirements for Sale eligibility: ► All FFA (13 and younger), Junior and Intermediate

4-Her’s will be required to take one QA clinic each year to sell an animal(s) in the Natrona County Jr. Livestock Sale at the Central Wyoming Fair.

► FFA & Senior members (ages 14- 19) will be required to take one year of QA education to sell an animal(s) in the Natrona County Livestock Sale at the Central Wyoming Fair. If the first year of a livestock project is taken as a Senior, the QA clinic must be taken that same year.

Natrona County Quality Assurance Clinics for 2018:

Please RSVP to the 4-H Office (235-9400) for these clinics so we will be sure to have

enough materials for everyone. Wednesday, March 20th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. @ ARLC Saturday, May 11th, 10 a.m. to noon @ ARLC Thursday, April 4th, 7:00 p.m. @ ARLC Young Guns 4-H Club will be presenting a QA Clinic after their club meeting. Please RSVP to Jamie Hor-necker if you would like to attend. An on-line option is also available at the link listed be-low. Cost for the class is currently $12.00. Please be sure and print out your completion certificate and bring a copy to the 4-H Office for our files.

http://yqca.org/

QUALITY ASSURANCE INFORMATION

Mark your calendar for these upcoming important dates:

Market Swine Ear Tagging & Weigh-In Swine exhibitors must be enrolled in the market swine project by April 30th. Exhibitors WILL tag their own pigs. You can begin pick-ing up your tags on Monday April 1st. Animals must be tagged and all required paperwork will be due back in our office by Friday, May 3rd by 4:30p.m. Cost will be $5.00 per animal tagged. Detailed infor-mation on how to proceed with tagging your animals will be sent to you via e-mail at a later date.

Market Sheep Ear Tagging & Weigh-In Saturday, May 4th @ CWF Arena Annex

10:00-11:30 a.m.

You must be enrolled in the Market Sheep project by April 30th before you can ear tag.

You will be given paperwork to complete on each ani-mal you plan to tag when you arrive.

You must have proof of ownership papers and a scrapies tag for each animal tagged.

You will need to declare whether the animal will be a 4-H or FFA project animal.

Cost to ear tag is $5.00

Market Goat Ear Tagging & Weigh-in

Saturday, May 4th @ CWF Arena Annex 11:30 a.m.-Noon

You must be enrolled in the Market Goat project by April 30th before you can ear tag.

You will be given paperwork to complete on each ani-mal you plan to tag when you arrive.

You must have proof of ownership papers, and a scrapies tag for each animal tagged.

You will need to declare whether the animal will be a 4-H or FFA project animal.

Cost to ear tag is $5.00 per animal.

EARTAGGING INFORMATION

For current information on progress shows, livestock sales, contests and clinics, click on the link below.

https://wyoming4h.org/animalopps/

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Thanks to everyone who attended the first horse project meeting for 2019. The next meeting will be February 26th, 5:30 p.m., in the Mills Room at the ARLC. We will be covering Horse Showing 101---everything you need to know to be prepared and successful! (Tack, Rid-ing attire, deadlines, Classes and patterns, etc) We will also begin horse judging and anyone interested should attend. No horse is needed to be on the horse judging team! Other Dates: March, April, June, July: Horse Riding Clinics---Date, Time and place TBA March-July Practice Riding Date, Time and place TBA March 19 - Horse Project Meeting ARLC 5:30 April 23 Horse Project Meeting ARLC 5:30 April 30 - deadline for declaring horse project May 21- Horse Project Meeting ARLC 5:30 May 3-5 Wyoming Equine Extravaganza in Douglas June 14 - Horse ID Papers Due June 25-27 Showcase Showdown- Horse Judging Con-test in Laramie July 27-28 Natrona County Horse Show

HORSE PROJECT NEWS

Poultry Clinics Scheduled Everyone Welcome

All classes will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Oregon Trail Room at the ARLC

(2011 Fairgrounds Road) March 23 - Topic TBA

May 4 - Topic TBA June 15 - Mock Poultry Show bring a bird to practice with

POULTRY PROJECT NEWS

March 23rd noon-1:30 p.m., Oregon Trail Room @ ARLC Topic: Rabbit husbandry & health/meat pens/showmanship April 13th, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Oregon Trail Room @ ARLC Topic: Health & ailments/breed ID/showmanship practice Bring your healthy rabbit to this clinic May 18th, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Oregon Trail Room @ ARLC Topic: Getting ready for the Fair/showmanship practice/tattooing & bunny craft. Bring your healthy rabbit to this clinic June 8th, 9 a.m. to noon, Casper Room @ ARLC Mock Show (bring your healthy rabbit and dress in show attire) Practice on breed show table, showmanship con-test

RABBIT PROJECT NEWS

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DOG CONFORMATION/SHOWMANSHIP

CLASSES SCHEDULED

What is Showmanship? When competing in show-manship, the focus is on how well the dog is presented by the handler to the judge. The handler and dog should work well together, move fluidly and give an overall picture of being one unit. Neither the dog’s conformation nor it being purebred is important. The handler must convey knowledge and understanding of the dog’s breed or the breed which the dog most re-sembles. The handler should present the dog accord-ing to the chosen single breed standard.

NOTE: Participating in the Showmanship class at the 4-H Dog Show is required of all exhibitors.

What is Conformation? When looking at a dog’s con-formation, your dog’s characteristics will be compared to those of national breed standards. Typically, recog-nized breeds have concise and clear definitions of what they expect dogs to look like to be registered or recognized by the breed association. You will learn how to show your dog properly based on the breed class it is entered in.

Class Schedule Wednesday evenings beginning April 3rd through May 29th, (no class on April 24th) Casper Room @ the ARLC, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to the 4-H Office 235-9400. Be sure and bring water, treats and show leads to each class.

DOG PROJECT NEWS

Dog Obedience classes have been scheduled for the fol-lowing dates listed below. There will be two sessions scheduled, each lasting for 8 weeks. To participate in the classes the following requirements must be met.

Your 4-H membership must be "active", if you have

not paid the $12.00 enrollment fee your membership will be listed as "pending".

Your must be enrolled in the dog project.

You must have a dog ID form on file at our office

You must have current shot records on file at the 4-H

Office.

You must have paid the $15.00 registration fee for the

dog class.

You must RSVP to the 4-H Office (235-9400) if you

are interested in taking classes. Space is limited and classes fill up fast.

Session 2 Dog Obedience Classes April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Casper Room @ ARLC Beginner 6:00-6:45 p.m. (member has not previously taken dog obedience classes) Advanced 7:00-7:45 p.m. (member has taken classes previously)

CAT PROJECT NEWS

4-H Cat Show Saturday, March 23rd

10:00 a.m., Casper Room @ ARLC

The Annual 4-H Cat Show scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd. This is always such a fun day, for you and your feline friend. This year's theme is "The Great Catsby". Never shown a cat before? Cat Superintendent Trish Needens will be hosting a Cat Clinic to help you get ready for the show. The clinic is scheduled for Saturday March 16th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Ore-gon Trail Room at the ARLC. Hope to see you there! Registration forms and information are available at the 4-H Office and can also be found on the link listed below. https://wyoextension.org/uwecalendar/event/natrona-county-4-h-cat-show-the-great-catsby/

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“Catch a Wave” to the 2019 4-H Carnival

Saturday, March 9th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is Free

Industrial Building at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds

Pony Rides, minnow races, lots of games & more

Pre-sale tickets on sale through Friday, March 8th

pay $5.00 and get $6.00 worth of tickets For more information contact Sue @ 235-9400 or Carol at 259-2689

COMING EVENTS All events are held in the classrooms at the ARLC unless otherwise noted

March 9 4-H Carnival Industrial Building @ CWF

19 Livestock Sale Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

20 Quality Assurance Class, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @ ARLC

23 4-H Cat Show, 10:00 a.m., Casper Room @ ARLC

April 16 Livestock Sale Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

17 Presentation Contest, 5:00 p.m.

19 Good Friday (Office Closed)

22 4-H Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

27 Foods Cook-Off (1:30 p.m.) followed by Table Setting Contest (4:30 p.m.)

26-27 State Wool & Meats Judging Contest Laramie Wyoming

30 Last Day to Add or Drop projects

May 3 All Market Swine must be tagged and paperwork turned in by 4:30 p.m.

4 Market Sheep & Market Goat Ear tagging, Swine Barn @ CWF

11 Quality Assurance Class, 10 a.m. to noon @ ARLC

21 Livestock Sale Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

24 Dog Show Entries due via ShoWorks program

June 1-2 4-H Dog Show @ Arena on the Fairgrounds

9 All Fabric & Fashion, Knitting, Crochet, Quilting, Interior Design entries due via ShoWorks Program

12 Quest for Knowledge, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

14 All breeding animal ID’s due by 4:30 p.m. All Fair Entries due via ShoWorks program today

24 4-H Leaders Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

19 Judge Quilts, Crochet, Knitting, Interior Design Exhibits, 1:00-4:00 p.m. @ ARLC

20 Judge Fabric & Fashion Exhibits, 9:00 a.m. to noon at ARLC Public Fashion Revue, 6:00 p.m. @ ARLC

July 2 Judge General Project Exhibits, 2:00-6:00 p.m. @ Hall of Champions, Fairgrounds

7-13 Central Wyoming Fair

27-28 4-H/FFA Horse Show @ CWF

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University of Wyoming Extension Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Natrona County Extension Service

2011 Fairgrounds Road

Casper, Wyoming 82604

(307) 235-9400

Issued in furtherance of extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of

Agriculture. Bret Hess, interim dean and director, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming

Extension, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for all persons in all facets of the University’s operations. All qualified

applicants for employment and educational programs, benefits, and services will be considered without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University

policy

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March Birthdays

Emma Abramo Elizabeth Arner Ellise Atnip Dylan Bennett Blake Birkle Cade Brooks Amelia Buckner Avery Burgess Gavin Burgess Clayton Decker Sheridan Decker Dillon England Gillen Faxon Maggie Forbes Parker Fransen Margaret Gazda Sydney Holdren Riley Hughes

Paxton Jensen Caleb Lofgren Hunter Mason Tori McMurray Austin Mueller Bailey Mueller Karsten Ossa

Talynn Paterson Cortni Pickett Kadin Pollock

Kayla Robinett Julio Samabrano

Madison Slaymaker Lucy Ticknor

Brody Whitaker Archer Young

Aletta Ziehl