Index (click on the title to go to that article)
4-H Achievement Night
4-H Enrollment Information for Members and Volunteers
Colorado Leadership Camp (CLC)
South Central District 4-H Dare to Be You Camp
New Enrollment began October 1, 2009
Fee Schedule for 2009 / 2010
Calendar, Cookbooks, & Gifts
Concession trailer
Club Leader Mail Boxes
County and State Fair Projects
County Fair Lanyards
Southern Colorado Club Calf Sale
Why Does 4-H Council Need Money?
2009 Livestock, Horse, and Dog Record Book Judging
Attention Dog Members
4-H Council News
4-H Council Advisor Needed
4-H Club Fund Raising Opportunity
Help Needed for Craft Sale
2010 WRLF Information: Blazing Trails To New Mexico
October Calendar
November Calendar
December Calendar
What: 4-H Achievement Night
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
When: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Florence High School
You do great things! And it's time for recognition!
Please join us at our annual 4-H Achievement Night dinner. It's a Potluck! Bring two dishes to share and table service for your family. Drinks will be furnished.
Come help us recognize our talented members & volunteers!
We're planning the popular slide show as well this year. If you have 4-H digital pictures to share, bring them to the Extension Office and we'll try to use them.
4-H Enrollment Information for Members and Volunteers
As you may or may not know by now, we are transitioning to a new online 4-H enrollment system called 4HOnline beginning October 1, 2009.
All county offices will be ‘starting' fresh and to do that they need your assistance. The biggest change you will notice as 4-H members and families is that when a county staff member enters/updates your enrollment information the 4-H Online system will automatically email the account that was provided on the enrollment form. So don't be alarmed when you receive an email from “4HOnline ….. Congratulations you have been enrolled in 4-H.” This is not ‘junk' mail so please do not delete!
If your email address has changed be sure to provide your county office with all your current information on the new enrollment forms that will be provided. If you do not have an email account there is no need to worry, you will still receive all the important information via regular mail.
Questions? Please contact your local county Extension Office.
Colorado Leadership Camp (CLC)
When: November 20-22, 2009
Where: Glenwood Springs, CO at the Ramada Inn
Who: 4-H members in 7, 8 and 9 th grade
Why: Leadership Activities, Workshops, FUN!!!!!!!!!
Cost: The cost of the Camp is $110 which includes lodging for two nights, breakfast each morning, dinner on Friday night and lunch on Saturday. $10 transportation fee will be applied. Cost with 4-H Council & 4-H Foundation Scholarship is $38.75.
Due By: November 5, 2009
South Central District 4-H Dare to Be You Camp
Also, November 20-22, 2009
At the State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.
Need to be registered by October 29, 2009
This camp is open to all 4-H members ages 11-13. The cost for this year's camp is $70, plus a $5 transportation fee, which includes lodging, meals, and a camp T-shirt. Cost with 4-H Council & 4-H Foundation Scholarship is $23.75.
*** Registration packets are available in the Extension Office for both of the above camps. Camp scholarships are available to those who: are currently enrolled in 4-H (for the new year), attend 4-H Council meeting, and write two thank you notes.
October 1, 2009
This year with your enrollment, if you are doing Livestock and/or Dog, you MUST have the Animal Care and Housing Form and Dog Certificate filled out when you turn in your enrollment.
| Basic Enrollment 1 or 2 projects | $25.00 |
| Additional Projects | $6.00 |
| Shooting Sports Range Fee | $5.00 |
| Horse Project (For Insurance) | $1.00 |
| State 4-H Horse Manual | $8.00 |
| State 4-H Horse Rule Book | $8.00 |
| Cloverbuds | $15.00 |
| Volunteer Background Check | $10.00 |
Just wait until you see them this year! They are beautiful!
Get your order sheets in the Extension Office and start taking orders! Our customers who bought from us last year are starting to ask for them. Be sure to go back to the ones you sold to. Top three sellers get cash! 1 st place--$25; 2 nd place--$15; 3 rd place--$10. These make good gifts for Christmas or other special days. Proceeds benefit 4-H Council!
The 4-H Concession trailer is available for clubs to use for fundraising opportunities. There are many times throughout the year that we are asked to do concessions for events. 4-H Council isn't always available to do them. If you know of times you would like to use the trailer, call the Extension Office to get it on the schedule. There is a $100 deposit required, which is returned when the trailer is returned clean and ready to go. Call Verla if you have questions.
Have you check your box at the Extension Office?
Please do so; some are over flowing!
Do we still have your County Fair or State Fair project? Please come get them! |
At County Fair were you a Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion or a Champion?
Did you receive your 4-H lanyard?
If not you can get yours from Carrie Green Sandefur (719) 372-6046 or Peggy Green at
(719) 322-3301.
Southern Colorado Club Calf Sale
October 11, 2009
Colorado State Fair Grounds Livestock Pavilion
Preview: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sale Starts: 1 p.m.
www.lawsonclubcalves.com
Why Does 4-H Council Need Money?
Money, money, money! Is that all we do? A tremendous amount of time and energy is spent raising money for 4-H Council. If you don't believe it, just ask the nine Council officers, two Council advisors, two extension agents, and the office support staff.
It is my goal in this article to tell you how we earn it, and then what we do with the money earned. The largest fundraiser is the county fair concession stand , earning several thousand dollars each year. It's a lot of hard work, but worth it in the long run. Reasonably priced food and drinks are available to our families and money goes in the bank. We also do concessions for smaller events throughout the year such as horse shows and tractor pulls.
Each fall, we sell cookbooks and calendars . We depend on individuals to help us take orders for these items. Not a large fundraiser, but they are good products and easy to sell.
The first weekend of each December we host a craft sale . We earn money from the booth rental as well as the chili & soup meal. This is a joint project for clubs to earn money, although only a few of them take advantage of the opportunity. Clubs can sell tickets for the meal, at $5 each, and half of the money goes directly back to their club. The other half goes to 4-H Council to pay for the chili or soup. What a deal, right? Why not participate this year to help out your club? No investment and lots of potential for return. We do it because it brings customers to the craft sale and it helps the clubs.
The next event is the Sweetheart Dinner . This next year it will be on February 13, at the County Administration Building. Council officers, parents, and volunteers transform the building into a wonderland with lights and flowers. They prepare and serve a beautiful dinner to their guests.
The last fundraiser happens throughout the year, and depends on office staff to maintain. Drinks and snacks are sold in the extension office with 4-H Council earning the profits.
So now that you know what we do to earn the money, how is it spent? The largest commitment made by 4-H Council is to pay for half of every child's or chaperone's registration to 4-H camps and conferences through the year. There are at least eight different camps available every year for youth to attend. Fremont 4-H Foundation also pays ¼ of the cost, which allows young people to attend for only ¼ of the actual cost of the camp or conference. The only requirement to access these funds is to attend a meeting of 4-H Council, and write two thank you notes.
Other financial responsibilities assumed by 4-H Council include:
*Yearly pins, certificates and awards for members and leaders
*Outstanding leader plaques
*Monthly phone service at the 4-H Building
*Monthly trash service at the 4-H Building
*Kitchen supplies & equipment in the 4-H Building
*4-H Marketing materials to promote 4-H in Fremont County
*Annual swim party & picnic free for all members & families
*Bowling party free for all members & families
*Hosting the pre-fair reception for superintendents & fair board
*Annual contribution toward Pathfinder Park development
*Community service projects as needed throughout each year
*Meeting expenses, refreshments & supplies for Council meetings
All of this amounts to more than $12,000 each year. Money earned, and money spent. Is it any wonder we work so hard? Through all of this our Council officers and other youth who volunteer to help learn countless life skills, including but not limited to:
*Event planning
*Teamwork
*Problem solving
*Making change, counting money, writing checks
*Meeting & dealing with people
*Public speaking
*Food safety
*Food preparation
*Organization
*Citizenship
*Leadership
*Community service
*Empathy
*Responsibility
*Respect
*Reliability
I could go on and on, but I'm sure you understand. So when you hear that once again, 4-H Council is working to earn money, please remember that although we work hard, it's worth it all in the end. Can we count on you to help us? In the long run, we are all winners!
2009 Livestock, Horse, and Dog Record Book Judging
We had 283 livestock, horse and dog record books turned in for judging. The results were 126 blue ribbons, 55 red ribbons, and 43 white ribbons. In addition, we had 38 record books judged as complete and 21 incompletes.
The “Best Record Book” awards will be announced at Achievement Night, October 15 at Florence High School on Hwy 67. All record books can be picked up by each club's MAIN LEADER beginning
October 19 at the Extension Office.
This year we had 30 leaders and parents help with the judging. Thank you to the following people who helped judge:
| Barbwire-n-Roses | Carrie Green Sandefur and Wayne Sandefur |
| Beaver Park Ag | Jenny States |
| Clover Rovers | Lorri Goebel, and Don Gray |
| Creative Kids | Cathy Solano |
| Four Mile | Barry Acton and Kathy Acton |
| Florence Lucky Shamrocks | Melissa Cape |
| Fremont Pioneers | Laurie Long, Billie McIntosh and Melinda Shade |
| Go For Broke | Gina Grisenti, Mandy Little, and Bob Masse |
| Kuntry Kuzzins | Anthony Adamic, Tina Adamic, and Dawn Loveless |
| Los Caballeros | JoAnne Ary and Marilyn French |
| Lowlanders | Sonny Daniels and Denise Faoro |
| Penrose Horses and Hounds | Rita Enstrom, Tanya Harrison, and Margie Staggs |
| Tally Ho | Nita Gowdy and Jean Whitehorn |
| Wetmore Wizards | Julie Fall and Tami Ratkovich |
Next year's (2010) record book dates will be:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – ALL livestock, horse, dog and pet record books for judging and/or completion due in Extension Office by 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 14, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – record book judging. Judging will be at the 4-H Building with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. with judging immediately following. Judging usually lasts until about 2:00 p.m. We ask that people who come to judge get there on time and stay until we are finished! REMEMBER, IF A CLUB IS NOT REPRESENTED BY AT LEAST ONE ADULT (NO YOUTH) TO HELP JUDGE, THAT CLUB'S RECORD BOOKS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECORD BOOK AWARDS. THEY WILL BE JUDGED ON A COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE BASIS AND NOT SCORED!
Each club's main leader is responsible for getting adults from their club to help judge. We know a year in advance when the judging will be so there should not be conflicts. You can send as many adults to help as you want. The more people we have to help judge, the sooner we get through. If you have any questions about Record Books or judging, call Tommy at 276-7390.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 6:30 p.m. – record book committee for best books. We ask that each club send one (1) adult to serve on this committee to check the record books that are in a tie for Best Book.
Dog Training will begin January 5 th , 2010
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building
NO DOGS
At this meeting
***Must be enrolled in 4-H Dog program for 2009-2010, Dog Certificates and Animal Care Form due with enrollment.
It's election time! We need new officers! On Wednesday, November 4 , elections will be held for
4-H Council officers for 2010. President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Alternate Senators and Senators need to be at least 14 years old. Secretary and Reporter do not have a minimum age, but need to be mature enough to do the job.
Probably the most important requirement is to commit to regular attendance! We meet the first Wednesday of every month. Officers meet at 6:00 p.m. for a planning meeting, and then the entire council meets at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are not usually long.
Senators and Alternate Senators must be able to attend at least three statewide meetings also. Leadership Development Conference is held in January, District Retreat in March and Annual Conference in June.
If you would like to run for an office, come to the November 4 Council meeting, prepared to introduce yourself and tell why you should be elected. It's as simple as that. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn leadership skills and take your 4-H experience to another level. If you have questions, call the Extension Office and talk to Verla.
DON'T FORGET - Every club should send five members to vote in the 4-H Council elections. This is your council-make it work for you!
Tami Ratkovich's term as advisor to 4-H Council is ending. Another advisor is needed. It's a two-year commitment. Alidra Walker will be continuing on for her second year. Pick up a one-page application in the Extension Office. Or, call and we can email it to you. We need dedicated people to help keep our county-wide activities running smoothly. No experience necessary, on-the-job training is available!
If you have questions about the duties or responsibilities, call one of the former advisors, or call the Extension Office. Application deadline is November 12.
4-H Clubs & Programs
Don't miss out on this opportunity to raise funds for your club!
Sell tickets for the Craft Sale chili/soup meal. Half of the money comes back to your club! Tickets are $5.00 each – your club earns $2.50 each! Tickets are available in the Extension Office.
Can you help out with the Craft Sale? Make a pot of soup? Help out in the kitchen? Meet & greet the vendors? We need lots of helpers to make this successful. Please call the Extension Office to let us know how you can help!
New Mexico looks forward to being your host for the 2010 Western Regional Leaders' Forum (WRLF) in Albuquerque, March 11-14. All 4-H leaders, teens and staff from the 13 western states, 2 Canadian provinces and the Pacific Territories are invited. The event is capped at 400 participants, so don't delay in registering. The full-time registration includes Thursday evening appetizers and four meals, hospitality room, workshops, speakers, commercial exhibits, entertainment and activities. On Friday and Saturday there will be 64 workshops on a diverse range of topics. Some of the workshop titles are:
• Magic of Leadership
• Sciencetriffic 4-H Projects
• Are you a 4-H Pig or Chicken?
• Internet Use in 4-H Activities
• Introduction to Boondoggle Delights
• 4-H Working Ranch Horse Program
• Are you Smarter than a 4-Her?
• 4-H on a Shoestring
• Ready? S.E.T. Lego!
Full time registration:
| Early Bird:(postmarked by December 15, 2009) | $200.00 |
| Regular: (postmarked by January 15, 2010) | $250.00 |
| Late: (postmarked by February 15, 2010) | $300.00 |
Part time registration:
| Thursday, March 11 | includes Taste of New Mexico and Share Fair | $50.00 |
Friday, March 12 |
includes opening ceremony, workshops, lunch with entertainment, silent auction, commercial exhibits and evening variety show | $75.00 |
| Saturday, March 13 | includes workshops, lunch with entertainment, silent auction, commercial exhibits and awards dinner with entertainment | $100.00 |
| Sunday, March 14 | includes brunch and closing program with speaker | $40.00 |
On-line registration is available now. For further information and registration go to http://nm4h.nmsu.edu and then click on “details” under the WRLF logo.
There are also fun evening teen activities for senior 4-H members who register for the Forum:
| Thursday March 11 | Chips and Salsa Workshop with movie | $5.00 |
| Friday March 12 | Hot Air Balloon Museum with pizza | $15.00 |
| Saturday March 13 | New Mexico Arts & Crafts | $5.00 |
Come and be involved in Blazing Trails – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow at the 2010 Western Regional Leaders' Forum, March 11-14, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and join us in “The Land of Enchantment.” – Ellen Butler
Upcoming 4-H Activities
| 1 | 4-H Open House, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 4-10 | National 4-H Week |
| 7 | 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 12 | County Furlough Day – Extension Office closed due to County budget cuts |
| 13 | Fremont County Fair board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 15 | Achievement Night, Potluck, 6:00 p.m., Florence High School |
| 15 | 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 26 | Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 27 | CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., Canon Coffee Cafe |
| 27 | Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., Harrison School |
| 4 | 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Officer Elections |
| 10 | Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 11 | Holiday (Veterans Day Observance) Extension Office Closed |
| 19 | 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building |
| 20-22 | Dare To Be You Camp, State Fair Ground, Pueblo |
| 20-22 | Colorado Leadership Conference, Glenwood Springs |
| 24 | Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA |
| 26-27 | Holidays (Thanksgiving) Extension Office Closed |
| 2 | 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Officer Installation |
| 4-5 | 4-H Winter Craft Sale |
| 10 | County Furlough Day – Extension Office closed due to County budget cuts |
| TBA | Fremont County Fair Board Dinner, TBA |
| TBA | 4-H Horse Council, Dinner, TBA |
| 24-25 | Christmas Holidays Christmas Extension Office Closed |
| 31 | Must be enrolled in Fremont County 4-H for the next year by 5:00 p.m. to be eligible for early enrollment prize. May be closed for New Years Day. |
| If you need any special accommodation(s) to participate in the events listed in this newsletter, please contact CSU Fremont County Extension at (719) 276-7390. Your request must be submitted at least five business days in advance of the event. |