February - March 2009
Citrus County 4-H Newsletter
Citrus County Extension Service ● 3650 W Sovereign Path #1● Lecanto, FL 34461● (352)527-5700● FAX (352)527-5748 EMAIL ADDRESS: amy.duncan@bocc.citrus.fl.us
Good Sportsmanship + Ethical Decisions = 4-H Success
Sportsmanship begins with the Golden Rule:“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Play by the rules. Don’t look for ways to get around the rules. Rules are for everyone including YOU. Open your mind to others – listen and learn from 4-H advisors and other members. Respect your competitors in and outside of the show ring. Be a gracious winner and a dignified loser! Think before you act! Consider the consequences of your actions. You, your family and 4-H’s reputation are at stake. Model the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better,” teach others how to care for and show their project animal. Always show your gratitude. Thank sponsors, buyers, advisors, show officials, judges, parents and others who helped you. Never express anger towards your project animal, the judge or other exhibitors. Do not yell, hit or blame. Help portray a positive image for 4-H and the animal industry. Keep your animal and stall area clean and presentable at all times.
An equal opportunity institution.
Dear 4-H Members, Leaders, and Parents, County Events was great this year! I’m so excited about the new, “all Blue Ribbon’s go on rule.” We had a couple of tie’s that we didn’t have to break. And I know that Citrus County will be really well represented at District Event in May. Next up is the FAIR! Can you believe that it is already here? My advise is to be working on your record books now; don’t wait until the day before to finish up your book! And remember to have FUN! Learning by Doing,
Integrity means using approved fitting and grooming practices and demonstrating positive behavior. Performance in the show ring is about being a CHAMPION member, not necessarily having the champion animal. Always stay INFORMED! Rules, policies and guidelines change – read them carefully and take appropriate ACTION! Never blame others for your mistakes. Take responsibility to meet project requirements and entry deadlines. Trust by consumers’ begins with your ability to produce a high quality, safe and wholesome project. Adhere to Livestock Tampering Rules: Don’t tamper. Honesty is always the best policy. Tell the truth. Do not falsely represent your animal or their records. Success with your 4-H project begins & ends with being a GOOD SPORT & making ETHICAL DECISIONS.
Modified from Author: Patty House, OSU Extension.
Amy Duncan 4-H Agent
Special Upcoming Dates:
• March 9 - County Council/ Fashion Review Contest, 6PM Ext/4-H Office • March 14 - Taste of District VII, 4-H Intermediate Event • March 14 - Barn Setup, Fairgrounds • March 15-21 - Citrus County Fair • March 20-22 - 3rd Executive Board • April 4 - Barn Clean up day & “thank you letter” deadline MANDATORY • April 13 - Chili Cook-off and District Events Pep Rally, 6:00 @ Ext.4H Off. • April 17 - Fair’s Tractor Pull Scholarship Deadline • April 24 - 26 - 4-H Volunteer Forum • April 25 - Area “C” Horse Show
County Fair Information
2009 Citrus County Fair Livestock Schedule
Sunday, March 15: 7:00 to 10:00A.M. Enter Youth & Open Heifers 3:00 to 5:00P.M. Enter Youth and Open Rabbits 3:00P.M. Open Heifer Show/Showmanship Monday, March 16: 8:00 to 10:00A.M. Enter Swine 2:00P.M. Rabbit Showmanship 5:00P.M. Rabbit Show Awards 7:00P.M. Youth Heifer Show/showmanship 10:00P.M. Heifers Leave Tuesday, March 17: 8:00 to 10:00A.M. Enter Steers 7:00P.M. Swine Show Wednesday, March 18: 2:00P.M. Swine Skill-A-Thon 7:00P.M. Steer Show 9:00P.M. Rabbits Leave (except Meat Pen Champ. & Res. Champ.)
(All Rabbit Thank You letters must be turned in before check out)
Sale Animal Agreements
(Swine, Steer, Rabbit Pen and Poultry Pen)
Members must turn in a completed 4-H Record Book for the animal shown in the Citrus County Fair by the deadline of May 15th, 2009.
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Should your animal not make it into the livestock show (for reasons such as dropped out, no buyers letters, animal death, animal illness, weight, grade, etc.) to be exempt from this rule, the 4-H Office must be notified in writing by March 31st, 2009 that your animal didn’t enter the Citrus County Fair Livestock Show. You are still encouraged to complete the project, however, by turning in your book. To complete the project for 4-H you need: 1) Your County Fair record book 2) The 4-H completed “Project Report” for your age group found online by visiting: http://florida4h.org/staff/Awards_Handbook/ competition_report.shtml Or call the 4-H office to get a hard copy 3) Put both parts together in one binder, and submit by the deadline. There is no need to wait until May15th! Turn your record books in anytime after the fair.
Thursday, March 19: 8:00 to 10:00A.M Enter Poultry 1:00P.M. Swine Showmanship 3:30P.M. Poultry Showmanship 4:00P.M. Poultry Show Awards 5:00P.M. Rabbit Silent Auction 7:00P.M. Grand/Reserve Rabbit Meat Pen Auction Steer Auction Friday, March 20: 1:00P.M. Steer Showmanship 5:00P.M. Poultry Silent Auction 7:00P.M. Grand/Reserve Poultry Meat Pen Auction Swine Auction Saturday, March 21: 8:00 to 10:00A.M. Horses Check In 10:00A.M. Horse Showmanship Contest 1:30P.M. 4-H Centennial Tree Planting 3:00P.M. Auction & Awards to follow 10:00P.M. All Rabbit, Poultry, Steer, & Swine Leave
(All Poultry Thank You letters must be turned in before check out)
Youth/Adult Exhibit Entry:
Friday, March 13th from 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 14th from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Agricultural and Baked Goods only: Monday, March 16th from 8:00 A.M - 10:00 A.M. All entries must be picked up Monday, March 22nd, between 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Visit www.citruscountyfair.com for a complete set of rules.
Saturday, April 4, 9:00A.M.: MANDATORY Barn Clean-Up --- Refer to General Rule #22
(All Thank You letters (Buyer, Trophy, and Add-ons) are due in the Fair office by Friday April 3 by 5:00 P.M. or at Barn Clean-up.) Page 2
4-H Events and Activities
4-H Centennial Kickoff Event at the State Fair
Florida 4-H celebrating their 100 years at the State Fair was a great success! Three clubs, American Eagle, Trailblazers and Floral City Team Green had the pleasure of hosting the six hole putt-putt golf course on February 16. It was the last day of the State Fair, but people came and enjoyed the decorated 4-H adventure. With each hole representing a different program area offered by 4-H, it was certainly a great attention getter. Children couldn't pass by without stopping in to give it a try! The area was decorated well with the 4-H District banners and a large time line display of the 100 years of 4-H. There were 4H History books and other items for sale at this event. Thank you to the Dovi, Wade, Dixon, Kunesky, Indelicato, Foster, Holloway, and Uzar families for volunteering. It was surely a day to remember. By: Chrissy Uzar, County Council Reporter/Historian Mariah, Cynthia, Naomi & Hannah Jo in the Ag. Hall of Fame Building at the State Fair, recruiting putt-putt players. “We had a good time and we’d like to do it again. Plus, we were in the building with the good food!”
Poultry Barbecue Demonstration Contest
Participants in this State 4-H contest charcoal barbecue 1 1/2 pound chicken halves. There is a 2 1/2 hour time limit from lighting the coals to serving the judges. Contestants also give an up to 10 minute illustrated demonstration for judges. Only one County member may participate in the State Contest, June 6th at Camp Cloverleaf. If there is enough local interest a County cook-off could be planned to determine a qualified representative! Call the 4-H Office if you would like to get involved in this contest. For more info: http://florida4h.org/events/poultry_events.shtml
4-H Day at the Capitol April 14th, 2009
When: Tuesday, April 14th from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Where: Tallahassee Florida State Capitol Who: This event is recommended for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior 4-H Youth members, volunteers and friends of 4-H that want to show their support for Florida 4-H Youth Development Program. Activities include a press conference, workshops and tours of Florida Supreme Court, Museum of Florida History, New Capitol Building, Old Capitol Building and the Union Bank Black Archives. Fees: $10 per person, includes a 4-H Centennial tshirt & lunch. Travel on your own or take the 4-H bus from Camp Ocala for $20. Registration paperwork is required by March 12th. For more info call the 4-H Office or visit: http://florida4h.org/events/Capitol_2009.shtml
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4-H Events and Activities
Youth Dairy Goat Show 2009 Hernando County Fair
Hernando County is proud to announce they will be hosting a Youth Dairy Goat Show at the Hernando County Fair on Saturday April 11, 2009. This show is open to any and all 4-H and FFA youth in Hernando, Citrus, Sumter and Pasco Counties. It is a “tailgate show” in at 7:30 A.M. and out after the show. Registration fees, $5.00 per goat, and $10.00 for showmanship, will be returned as prize money and ribbons! Entries due by April 1st. For more information contact Nancy Moores, (352)754-4433.
There are six types of dairy goats that are recognized by the American Dairy Goat Association. They are Nubians (seen above), LaManchas, Alpines, Oberhaslis, Togenburgs, and Saanens.
Third Executive Board
• • • When: March 20-22, 2009 Where: Camp Cherry Lake Who: All Senior 4-H Members
Taste of 4-H District VII: The Ultimate Experience March 14th
Where: Citrus County Canning Center When: March 14th, 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Who: Mostly Intermediate 4-H’ers (11-13 yrs) What is it?: A workshop event that introduces Intermediate members to the opportunities available for Senior 4-H members. Workshop topics include parliamentary procedure, a mock 4-H Legislature, community service and recreation. Agenda: Registration at begins at 9:30 A.M. Workshops 10:00 - 11:00 Lunch 11:00 - 12:00 (District Council meeting during this time) Workshops 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Dismiss by 1:30 Please register and pay $5.00 per person to the Citrus County 4-H office by March 9th. A pizza lunch will be provided. Make check to Citrus County 4-H Foundation.
Senior 4-H'ers will have fun at a character building workshop and learn what it takes to be a state officer. Executive Board Registration Fee is $90.00 per participant. No registration fee refunds. Registration Deadline to Citrus County 4-H Office is March 2nd. For more info call the 4-H Office or visit: http://florida4h.org/youth/third.shtml
Fashion Review
The County Fashion Review Contest is scheduled for March 9th, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. at the Extension Classroom in Lecanto. Category winners progress on to District Events and Seniors qualify for Florida 4-H Congress (July 27-31, 2009). Categories include Active Sports Wear, School/ Informal Wear, Dress for Work, Special Occasion, and My Choice. Also available this year is a non competitive 4-H Vintage 4-H Uniforms category. There are two divisions: Clothing Construction (you sewed it yourself) and Clothing Selection (you choose a becoming outfit or ensemble.)
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2009 COUNTY EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
Those marked with an * in front of their name earned a Blue Ribbon at County Events and will be invited to represent Citrus 4-H at District Events on May 2nd in Marion County. If you are planning to compete, you must contact the 4-H office at 527-5700 immediately for registration. Those invited will also receive a reminder letter with more detailed event information. Only the blue ribbon participants who contact us will be signed up to compete in District Events. New this year, all “Blue Ribbon” County Event winners are eligible to participate in District Events. AND, all “Blue Ribbon” District Event Senior winners will be eligible to attend Florida 4-H Congress, at UF in Gainesville, July 27-31, 2009!
Animal Industry: *Taylor Granda, *Dakota Gruzdas, *Robert Albert, *Richelle Jenkins, *Austin Roberts, *Riley Kopp, *Katie Mattingly, *Bruin Stoess, *Mike Maynard, *Megan White, Lacie McFarlin, Cory Hicks, Brianna Saltmarsh, Jeremy Winder, Tori Cunningham, Kameron Pennington, Brandon Brunk, David Harrell, Jay Curry, Alicia Indelicato, Cody Marlowe, Kristen DeWitt, Garrett Ifft, Scott Standard Horse: *Amber Huckabee, *Kelsey Prigden, *Cheyenne Concidine, *Dale Uzzolino, *Taylor Thomas, *Kirby Wilburn, Sarah Bessler, Danny Indelicato, Kaylene Murphy, Emily Dampman, Rebecca Knickerbocker Horse Public Speaking: *Hannah Jo Dixon Communication & Media Arts *Daniel Gandee, Emmett Lee Earth Science: *Olivia Snipes, Desiree Arroyo, Felicia Price, Food Preparation: *Melissa Thomas, *Kacie Carpenter, *Jordan Quintanilla, *Robyn Tyler, *Charlie Mattingly, *Raeven Stoess, Shellby Gilson, Miranda McElhaney, Katie Jones, Samantha Parker, Owen Lee, Jordan Trahan, Renee Leaf, Rolanda PostletHwaite Food Science & Safety: *Monica Frank, *Chrissy Uzar, *Jade Leaf Child & Human Development: *Nathaniel Capps Leisure & Performing Arts: *Kyle Thomas, *Domenique Speach, *Heather Gilson, *Deanna Williams, *Megan Coover, *Deanna Kersey, *Haleigh Rowland, Kelsey Jones, Lauren Philipps, John Wharton, James Corbin Mechanical & Electronic Science: *Jonathan Dovi, *Jaret Gandee, *David Dovi, *Joshua Dovi, *Bryce Uzzolino, Makenzie Tomczak, Austin Landry, Aaron Card, William Trembly, Kyle Parker Natural Resourses: *Travis Carpenter, *Taylor Falabella, *Evan Capps, *Nathan Meeks, *David Meeks, *Nathan Snipes, *Hunter McPherson, *Tanner Sanders, Hunter Matus, Gregory Downing, Geremy DeWitt Health & Safety: Christian Sanders, Mitchell Foster Plant Connections: *Bryan Albert, *Ben Albert, *Kylie Philipps, *Kenny Mattingly
Workforce Preparation & Career Development:
*Christian Lawson, Johnathan Shears Small Animals & Pets: *Hannah Rowe, *Amadou Speach, *Peter Uzar, *Sabrina Holland, *Alexis Jaques, *Molly Thomas, Christopher Russ Share the Fun: *Nikki Uzar, *Chrissy Uzar, *Jenny Frank, Emily Capps, Nathaniel Capps, Mariah Dixon, Hannah Jo Dixon, Melissa Henick, Robyn Tyler Table Tops: (not eligible to go to District Events) Kloey Curry, Kacey Downing, Emily Huckabee, Blake Maynard, Addie Perez, Morgan Trotter, Jacob Wharton, Jordan Wharton, Lyndsee Philipps, Kody Tomczak, Jencey Quintanilla, Hannah Roddenberry, Madison Kaufman, Emily Capps, Morgan McElhaney, Sam Thomas County Events Make-Up Participants: Lane Kersey, Kaylin Roddenberry, Karlie Whitton, Kailey Whitton, Samantha Jenkins, Brooke Levins, Kimmy Copeland, Brandon Bebee, Jerrod Pierson, Levi Evans.
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Citrus County 4-H Club Reports
Freedom Riders
At our last meeting Ivanna Jones gave her presentation about mounted police. It was very good. We were told about the Bakas Equestrian Center. It is a place that uses horses for the handicapped in Tampa. We decided that we were going to the Bakas Equestrian Center for a field trip and to do some volunteer work on March 14th. For fund raising, we decided to do a yard sale. So if anyone has any items they no longer need and are still in good shape they can donate them to the Freedom Riders to be sold. We took turns riding the horse through an obstacle course. We measured ourselves to see how many hands we were. We then measured the horse. We watched the horse to see if he would be able to grab an apple out of the water. We played a team building game of passing a ball to each other in a circle without dropping it. To make it harder we tried to keep two balls being passed in our circle at the same time. We did good when we would quit laughing and concentrated. David Lloyd-Jones & Amber Hopkins are going to do their presentations next time. Anna Lampinen will be showing a horse at the showmanship class at the fair. Amber Hopkins and one of our new members Olivia Christman are going to start putting together a scrapbook for our club. By: David Lloyd-Jones
Ropin’ the Wind
Our club , Ropin’ the Wind, is doing good. At the 4th meeting, we went over some new and old business. Our 4-H members talked about how we did in County Events on February 7th at Lecanto Middle School. We talked about how we could improve our speeches. We are going to clip and trim the hooves at the next meeting that will be on Sunday, March 8th at the Cunningham’s ranch. We were so happy that we could have it there. Everyone will bring a dish of food. We were talking about what we were going to do for our clubs community service. We are going to donate our help to The Path Foundation . Sincerely, Kristen DeWitt
Calling all Reporters:
If you would like to submit a club report for the newsletter: email, mail, fax, or drop your story by the 4-H office. The next newsletter deadline is March 27th!
Ease’s Rough Riders
What a year! We started by having a man (Dr. Strickland) from the Florida Extension office come and talk about the good, bad and the edible things about bugs. We had our Christmas party, we had a Santa Claus, and all the Cloverbuds loved it. We also made Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer, crafts out of candy canes. We also donated a check to “shop with a cop,” which is a charity foundation. We sold our yearly Poinsettias and many members got their 4-H Camp partially paid for. By: Mitchell Foster
Floral City Team Green
Floral City Team Green has been busy!!! Like usual, we had our club meetings on the first and fourth monday of each month, at Floral City Park. However, unlike usual, at our meeting on February 2nd, it poured prior to our meeting...But that didnt stop Team Green!!! Instead of canceling our meeting, we had a short meeting, and then we went out to the baseball field and played kickball in the puddles. We had a great time!!! (although some of us got all muddy...) By: Brianna Saltmarsh
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Brain Teasers:
1) Where do fish keep their money? 2) What do you have when twenty rabbits step backwards? 3) What runs around the farm but doesn't move? 4) Two mothers and two daughters go to a fair and buy three pigs. Each female gets her own pig. How is this possible? 5) A heifer is tied to a 20 foot long rope. The heifer wants to get some water that is 30 feet away. The heifer gets the water easily. How is this? 6) What is the greatest worldwide use of cowhide? 7) What has to be broken before it can be used? 8) If a rooster laid a brown egg and a white egg, what kind of chicks would hatch? 9) As I was going to the Fair, I met a 4-H Leader with seven 4-H members, the seven members had seven sacks, the seven sacks had seven rabbits, the seven rabbits had seven kits (baby bunnies); kits, rabbits, sacks and 4-H’ers. How many were going to the Fair?
Across 2. Little Boy _____ went to District Events? 6. You sewed it yourself! 8. You can taste some of this at the “Ultimate Experience.” 9. What's next up? 10. What is Barn Clean up? Down 1. You can pick cool clothes! 3. Solve this math problem: Good Sportsmanship plus ethical Decisions 4. What are we going to cook for a contest? 5. What do you add to your record book to make a 4-H project? 6. What kind of member should you be? 7. Got your goat? 8. What sport did members recruit players for at the State fair?
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Answers: 1) In a riverbank! 2) A receding hare line! 3) A fence! 4) There is a grandmother, a mother, and a granddaughter She isn’t tied up! To cover cows! An Egg! None silly, roosters don’t lay eggs! One, only I was going to the Fair!
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