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CLOVERLEAF

Sandoval County Cooperative Extension P. O. Box 400 • 711 S. Camino del Pueblo

Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004

(505) 867-2582 • Toll Free (800) 678-1802 • Fax (505) 867-6918

MAY 2018

All About Discovery!™ Cooperative Extension Service College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences SANDOVAL COUNTY EXTENSION

SMALL ANIMAL BARN FUNDRAISER

The Sandoval County 4-H needs a Small Animal Barn and other improvements for the 4-H Youth at the Fairgrounds.

You can help us! Here’s the 411 . . .

The goal is to raise $100,000

The Largest Donor gets the new Barn named after them or their company or group!

*Donations over $5,000 will be

recognized with a 4 X 8 foot sign!

*Donations over $3,000 will be recognized with a 2 X 4 ft sign!

*All benefactors will have Banner recognition!

*4-H Members and Clubs can help make the Small Animal Barn a reality!

*Donations are tax exempt through our

NMSU Foundation

To make a gift to the fund, donations may be made online at: giving.nmsu.edu/SandovalCounty4-H.html.

Donors wishing to make a gift via check—Please make it payable to NMSU Foundation and note Sandoval County 4-H in the subject line, and mail it in to the address provided.

Questions? Call Us! (505) 867-2582 or Toll Free (800) 678-1802

$100,000

The “Largest Donor“

Small Animal Barn

$10,000

$75,000

$50,000

$25,000

$ 5,000

$ 3,000

$ 0,000

SENIOR Muzzleloader

Hunting

.22 Rifle

Archery Compound/Sighted

CeeJay Suskey Marco Gutierres Lyandra Chacon CeeJay Suskey

Jonathan Shelby Matthew Garcia Dustin Cundiff Lyandra Chacon

Dustin Cundiff Jonathan Shelby Tommy Sam Matthew Garcia

Andrew Jacquez Kaitlin Ashbrook Marco Gutierres

SENIOR Members qualified for State Shooting Sports Contest

JUNIOR Members qualified in .22 rifle for NW District Contest

Junior & Novice Members qualified for NW District Shooting Sports Contest

JUNIOR

Lexy Derr

Vernon Sam

Savannah McSween

Aiden Ashbrook

Junior Archery

Compound/Barebow

Junior Archery

Compound/Sighted

Junior Archery

Recurve/Barebow

Novice Archery

Compound/Barebow

Savannah McSween Lexy Derr Amy Magdalena Abigail McSween

Aiden Ashbrook Abby Suskey

Richard Lovato

NOVICE

Davis

Abby McSween

Richard Lovato

Eddie Sam

Santiago Casaus

Marcos Casaus

Novice Members qualified in .22 rifle for NW District Shooting Sports Contest

ATTENTION!

Qualifiers will receive a

Registration form and other information

through an email for NW District Shooting Sports

Contests

If you have any questions,

contact Steve Lucero

“Thank You!” To all Who helped at the 4-Sandoval Livestock Sale!

Thanks to everyone who helped make another Successful Livestock Sale! Thank You to all that helped set up and stayed for the clean-up. Also thanks to Santa Fe County Commissioners and the Santa Fe County Extension for the use of the fairgrounds.

See you next year!

MANDATORY STEER, PIG, LAMB & GOAT TAG-INS

Friday, May 18—Extension Office Bernalillo, NM—4:00 to 6:00 pm Old Sandoval Courthouse—Back Parking Lot

Saturday, May 19 Sandoval County Fairgrounds—Cuba

10:00 am to 12 Noon

Saturday, May 19 San Ysidro Village Office—3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Unplugged . . .

LEADERS & PARENTS!!!

“4-H Exploring Our Past While Building Our Future”

Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Grants, NM is the annual

statewide educational and fun event designed for 4-H Adult

Forum for adults working with the New Mexico 4-H Youth

Development Program. Save the Date—11-10-18!

STATE 4-H PORTFOLIO’S

The Deadline for State 4-H Portfolios to be in the State 4-H Office is JUNE 15, 2018. Win a Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio and be eligible for scholarships. We hope you are working on your Sandoval County 4-H Portfolio’s. They

are not due until the Fall following our County Fair. Date to be provided later. Sandoval County 4-H Members who do not complete a portfolio will not be eligible for awards at our Annual Awards Banquet. If you have questions, please call Steve or Nicole.

Don’t Forget—Shooting Sports Practice at Del Norte Gun Club Practice held the third Saturday of each month. Practice is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the Shooting Sports project.

Shooting Sports Practice Saturday, May 19—9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16—9:00 a.m.

State 4-H policy prohibits Cloverbud youth from participating in this project.

If you are new to the Shooting Sports project, you are required to fill out and sign a Del Norte Gun Club waiver. Waiver’s can be printed from the Del Norte Gun Club website.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve at Extension Office.

Don’t Forget—Rabbit & Poultry Workshop Saturday, June 16, 2018—4:00 PM

Sandoval County Extension Office 711 S Camino Del Pueblo

(Park on the West Side of Building) Bernalillo, NM

2018 GYMKHANA SERIES Sandoval County Fairgrounds

Cuba, New Mexico

Sunday, May 6, 2018—9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018—8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018—9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018—9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018—9:00 a.m.

What’s another word for Gymkhana?

Horse Show Riding Show

Equestrian Show Showjumping competition

Riding Competition

EVENT ELIGIBILITY DETAILS OF CONTEST QUALIFY FOR DISTRICT

Consumer Decision Making Enrolled Member Four Classes 1-Nov. Team & 2 Individuals

1-Jr. Team & 2 Individuals

Entomology Judging Enrolled Member Nov: ID 25 Insects by

Common Name

Jr: ID 25 Insects, Name

1-Nov. Team & 2 Individuals

1-Jr. Team & 2 Individuals

Fashion Revue Clothing Project Construction, Appearance

And Fashion Show

Any Combination of Nov. and Jr. Up to 2-Per Class

Hippology Enrolled Member Questions 1-Nov. Team (No Individuals)

1-Jr. Team (No Individuals)

Horse Judging Enrolled Member Up to 4 Halter Classes 1-Nov. Team & 2 Individuals

1-Jr. Team & 2 Individuals

Livestock Judging Enrolled Member Classes of Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Goats

1-Nov. Team & 2 Individuals

1-Jr. Team & 2 Individuals

Presentations Enrolled Member 6 Categories, Agriculture, Home Ec, General, Health, Environment, Leadership and Citizenship

Notes May be Used

Nov: 2-4 Minutes

Jr.: 2-4 minutes

4-Nov. Team or 2 Individuals

4-Jr. Team or 2 Individuals

Prepared Speech Enrolled Member Notes May Be Used

Nov: 2-4 Minutes

Jr.: 2-4 Minutes

4-Nov. Individuals

4-Jr. Individuals

Poetry Enrolled Member Memorized, Original or From A Book

Nov: 2-4 Minutes

Jr.: 2-4 Minutes

4-Nov. Individuals

4-Jr. Individuals

Impromptu Enrolled Member 2 Minutes of Prep Time

Nov: 1-2 Minutes

Jr.: 2-4 Minutes

4-Nov. Individuals

4-Jr. Individuals

Horticulture Enrolled Member ID 1-Nov. Team & 2 Individuals

1Jr. Team & 2 Individuals

Wildlife Enrolled Member ID 1-Nov. Team & 2 Individuals

1-Jr. Team & 2 Individuals

Talent Review Enrolled Member Talent Show-Musical-Comedy Individual or Team

Livestock Skillathon Enrolled Member ID Feed, Breeds Individual or Team

Home Ec Skillathon Enrolled Member ID Baking & Sewing Individual or Team

4-H County Contest May 12, 2018

at the Village Offices in San Ysidro, NM

8:00 am—Registration

New Contest – Cupcake Wars—-A contest and educational session where each team of two or three 4-H’ers will compete to create something great! Cupcakes and materials will be provided. This contest is intended to be fun for the 4-H’er and allow their creativi-ty and skills to be admired.

HOOFBEAT HORSE CAMP

May 28-29, 2018 MCGEE PARK, Farmington, NM

$30 each day --- Ages 6-19 ------ Registration Closes May 25th)

Monday May 28th Tuesday May 29th

Ground Work Barrels

Showmanship at the Halter English Patterns and Pleasure

Western Horsemanship Western Reining Basics

Western Pleasure Roping and Goat Tying

Meals will not be provided. Please bring Sack Lunch

Accommodations at McGee Park

Horse stalls per head per night $10

RV Space - $30 a night with hook-ups or Dry Camp - $10 a night

To register please visit the following website:

https://goo.gl/forms/TLzoowX4CnNgYywy2

If you have additional questions, please e-mail

sjchoofbeats4h@gmail.com

or call 505-634-2429

THE STATE 4-H COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA ►Available to any Novice, Junior or Senior 4-H Member, serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, Diplomat or participant in a 4-H activity.

►Must submit a New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship application form which is available on the State 4-H website.

EVENT (Community Service

Scholarship Application)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION (2 MONTHS BEFORE EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE)

Ambassador and Diplomat September 17, 2018

2019 Senior Leadership Retreat October 15, 2018

SANDOVAL COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Sandoval County 4-H Council

Scholarship Information

A Scholarship fund has been established by the 4-H County Council to provide financial assistance to 4-H members that wish to attend State, District, or County 4-H events. Scholarship will cover 50% of the registration expenses for Senior Leadership Retreat, Youth-Get-Away, Livestock School, Horse School, Home Ec School, 4-H Dog School, or $250 of the team fees for serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, or a Diplomat. The scholarship will cover 100% of the registration expenses for 4-H County Camp. The funding may not be used to attend State 4-H Conference, State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest, nor District Contest.

Scholarship Criteria—Available to any Novice, Junior or Senior 4-H Member.

For Application, Link to: http://sandovalextension.nmsu.edu/county-council.html

►4-H member must submit a Sandoval County 4-H Scholarship application Form.

►Scholarship Applications for the events are due one month before the event registration deadline. Here Are the Application Deadlines Coming up:

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE.

4-H EVENT DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

County Camp 2018 May 15, 2018 (Everyone Missed Deadline May 1)

Officer Position 2018-19 May 16, 2018

Dog School May 16, 2018

State 4-H Conference May 16, 2018

Senior Leadership Retreat November 17, 2018

Sandoval County 4-H Camp The Sandoval County 4-H Council will host a 2 day sleep-over, 3 day camp at the Sandoval County Fairgrounds on June 1-3, 2018.

The cost for camp is $40.00; includes meals or $25.00 for a day with meals. Cloverbuds are welcome to join us but MUST be accompanied by a parent or authorized guardian. All registrants MUST have a current medical release on file at the extension office. Please send the registration form along with your payment to the Extension Office.

You MUST pre-register, pre-pay

Registration Deadline—May 25th by 4:00 P.M.

Check-List —To Bring to 4-H Camp! Necessary Items

TENT!! RV/Travel Trailer OK Helpful Items

Jeans, Shorts, T-Shirts Soap/Shampoo Flashlight

Jacket/Sweater/Sweatshirt Toothbrush/Toothpaste Water

*Tennis Shoes/ Boots Sunscreen Crackers

Cap/Hat/Visor Towel & Washcloth Juice / Fruity

Pajamas/Pillow/Xtra Blanket Bedding/Sleeping Bag Snack Items *Sandals are not acceptable camp shoes. We will be doing lots of different types of activities and everyone needs to wear shoes that protect their feet. Please be sure all personal belongings are marked with your name. We are not re-sponsible for clothing or any articles left behind. Bring Rain Gear, Just in Case . . .

Bring warm Clothing for Night!

More County Camp Info . . .

1. R. V. Spaces Available.

2. $20 is the space fee.

3. Reserve your space by calling the

Extension Office by May 23, 2018.

4. Electricity and water hook-ups are available.

6. Only pre-registered participants will be

allowed at the Fairgrounds.

8. Payment of $40 must be made in advance

(with your registration).

Driving Directions to 4-H County Camp

Sandoval County Fairgrounds

From Bernalillo, Corrales, or Rio Rancho

Take US550 West from NM528 to Cuba (approximately 62 miles from Bernalillo).

Just as you enter Cuba, turn right (South) onto County Road 11, and the Fairgrounds are about a mile South.

2018 Sandoval County 4-H Camp Sandoval County Fairgrounds

Cuba, New Mexico June 1—3, 2018

Schedule—Tentative

FRIDAY, June 1st

4:00-6:00 pm Check-in 6:00 pm Chaperone/Parent Orientation 6:00-6:30 pm Ice Breakers/Team Building Workshops 6:30-7:30 pm Dinner & Orientation 7:30-9:00 pm Recreational Activities 8:30-9:30 pm Gather Round the Campfire 10:00 pm Hit the Hay

SATURDAY June 2nd

6:30 am Rise & Shine 7:00-8:00 am Breakfast with Days News & Agenda 8:30-10:00 am Workshops: ATV Simulator / Horsemanship / Hunting 101 10:00-10:15 am Break 10:15-11:45 am Workshops: Horsemanship / Hunting 101 / ATV Simulator 11:45-12:45 pm Lunch 12:45-2:15 pm Workshops: Hunting 101 / ATV Simulator / Horsemanship 2:15-2:45 pm Break 2:45- 5:45pm Workshops: Archery Competition 6:30-7:30 pm Dinner 7:45-9:30 pm A Night at the Movies 10:00 pm Hit the Hay

SUNDAY, June 3rd

6:30 am Rise & Shine 7:30-8:30 am Breakfast with Days News & Agenda 8:30-10:30 am Community Service Activities 10:30-11:00 am Camp Cleanup 11:00 am Head for Home

(End of Newsletter)

EVENT 2018

State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest (Raton, NM) May 3-6

Gymkhana—Sandoval County Fairgrounds—Cuba—11:00 am May 6

County Contest—San Ysidro, NM—8:00 am May 12

Futurity and Versatility Nominations Due to State 4-H Office May 15

County Camp Registration Scholarship Application Due May 15

Tag Day—Extension Office Bernalillo—4:00—6:00 pm May 18

Tag Day—Cuba—Sandoval County Fairgrounds—10:00am to Noon May 19

Tag Day—San Ysidro, NM—3:00 to 5:00 pm May 19

Shooting Sports Practice—Del Norte Gun Club—9:00 a.m. May 19

Sandoval County 4-H Camp — Registration Deadline by 4:00 p.m. May 25

Regional Livestock School Registration Deadline June 1

Sandoval County 4-H County Camp—Fairgrounds-Cuba June 1-3

Horse School—NM State Fairgrounds June 4-7

Welcome to New Mexico 4-H Project Day—5:30 pm — Extension Office June 5

Northern District Livestock School—Santa Fe County Fairgrounds June 8-9

Dog School—Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse June 8-10

Youth Ranch Management Camp June 10-15

Rabbit & Poultry Workshop—Extension Office—4:00 p.m. June 16

Shooting Sports Practice—Del Norte Gun Club—9:00 a.m. June 16

Gymkhana—Sandoval County Fairgrounds—Cuba—8:00 a.m. June 16

NW District Contests—Moriarty/District Shoot—Albuquerque June 19-20/June 21

Welcome to New Mexico 4-H Project Day—5:30 pm — Extension Office July 3

State 4-H Conference—Las Cruces, New Mexico July 9-11

Gymkhana—Sandoval County Fairgrounds—Cuba—9:00 a.m. July 14

Sandoval County Fair—Sandoval County Fairgrounds, Cuba, NM July 30—August 5

State Fair Youth Officials application Due to the State 4-H Office August 1

Gymkhana—Sandoval County Fairgrounds—Cuba—9:00 a.m. August 18

4-H Home Economics Lettermen forms Due to Extension Office September 1

NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR—Albuquerque, NM September 6-16

Gymkhana—Sandoval County Fairgrounds—Cuba—9:00 a.m. September 8

New Mexico State Fair 4-H Horse Show September 9

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the US Department of Agriculture cooperating.

90 Days

till the

Sandoval County Fair!

PRINT CLEARLY! One Registration form per Youth and/or Adult

Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State _______________ Zip ________

Telephone (_____) _____________________

Full Camp Registration ($40.00) ____________________

Saturday Camp Registration Only: ($25.00) __________

Age: ______ Cloverbud (Must have Parent/Guardian attend if spending night)

Name of Parent/Guardian ______________________

______ Novice

______ Junior

______ Senior

______ Adult (Meals only-for full weekend-$25; Saturday only-$15)

Any Food Allergies? List: ____________________________________________

PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO

Sandoval County 4-H Council

Mail Registration and payments to:

Sandoval County 4-H

P. O. Box 400

Bernalillo, NM 87004

Total Amount included $__________

$40.00

Sandovalextension.nmsu.edu

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Nicole Lujan

Home Economist /4-H Agent

Steve M. Lucero

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator.

N.M.S.U. and the U. S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citi-zenship and Life skills.

Sandoval County Cooperative Extension P. O. Box 400 Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004