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Penny Kittle

From: Penny Kittle, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri

Extension Putnam County

Courthouse, Room 104 Unionville MO 63565

660-947-2705 E-Mail Penny at

kittlep@missouri.edu

University Of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

January, 2019

University of Missouri System, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating

Equal opportunity/ADA institution

The Putnam County 4-H Council

meeting will be Monday, February

4th, 5:30pm in the Old Soldier’s

room in the courthouse.

Valentine’s Dance, Friday, February 8th

The Putnam County 4-H Council will be hosting their annual Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 8th, in the 4-H Building. There will be two age groups: Grades K-5 will dance from 5:30pm-7:00pm, then Grades 6th grade and up will dance from 7:00pm-9:00pm. There will be an admission fee of $5 per youth.

The council is asking each club to donate 4 dozen cookies, and we will need at least 2 adult volunteers for each age group. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Penny Kittle at 660-342-6073. More details coming soon.

KRISPY KREME Doughnut

Annual Fundraiser

Once again we will be offering Krispy Kreme Original and Filled Doughnuts along with Coffee

Order & money due to the P C Extension Office by Friday, February 1st, Pick-up at the

Courthouse on Friday, February 8th ~ 8 am

We will be awarding the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Top sales kids (must sell at least 20 items for a prize)

Your order form is included in this Newsletter Call 947-2705 or stop by if you need an extra one!

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PUTNAM CO. ACHIEVEMENT DAY JULY 18, 2019

LUCERNE STOCK SHOW

JULY 31—AUGUST 3, 2019

PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2019

2019 Putnam County Fair Beef Weigh-In/Check In

FEBRUARY 24, 2019 2:00 to 4:00 pm

At the Putnam County Fairgrounds All Market Heifers and Steers that you wish to

show at the Putnam County Fair MUST be brought in and tagged.

You do not have to weigh but MUST be tagged.

2019 Putnam County Fair Sheep & Goat Weigh-In/Check In

June 2, 2019 5:00 to 7:00 pm

At the Putnam County Fairgrounds All Market Lambs & Goats that you wish to

show at the Putnam County Fair MUST be brought in and tagged.

You do not have to weigh but MUST be tagged.

2019 Putnam County Fair Swine Weigh-In/Check In

June 3, 2019 5:00 to 7:00 pm

At the Putnam County Fairgrounds All Swine (even breeding) that you wish to

show at the Putnam County Fair MUST be brought in and tagged.

You do not have to weigh but MUST be tagged.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Kylea Webb January 3

Adeline Dickerson January 10

Kaylynn Head January 17

Zackary Durbin January 18

Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Applications Available

The Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship application for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2019 is now available. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2019. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and five additional copies.

Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA, and have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Eligible scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri community col-lege or a four-year-college or university in the fall/spring semester immediately following graduation from high school. Applicants are not required to pursue a degree in agriculture, however, a five point bonus will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in agriculture during the selection process.

Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions; the sponsors and buyers list is available here. A portion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the scholarship program. Additional support is also provided by Guesa USA/Dairy Queen of Sedalia, Guesa USA/Steak ‘n Shake of Sedalia, the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Annual Ag Golf Classic, the Missouri State Fair Foundation and the Saint Louis Science Center.

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Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarships Chris Willow College is expensive but 4-H can help! 4-H participation and involvement leads young people to explore various careers and educational options. The Missouri 4-H Foundation offers college scholarships that help 4-H members pursue their educational dreams. In 2019 thanks to generous donor support, the Missouri 4-H Foundation will offer over 60 college scholarships ($500 - $2,500/scholarship). 4-H’ers who are current high school seniors and former 4-Hers who are college students are eligible to apply. The scholarship guidelines and application is available on the Missouri 4-H Foundation website at https://extension2.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h-foundation/scholarships . Check with your local Extension office for the local applica-tion due date. Applications are accepted after January 1, 2019 and are due in the Missouri 4-H Foundation Office (109 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO 65211) by March 1, 2019. **Please note that the scholarship application has been updated this year, do not use an older version of the scholarship application form; the current form will have Revised Dec 2018 on the bottom of the application form. Check out the list of scholarships on the 4-H scholarship website and apply! The scholarship application format is almost identi-cal to the 4-H Missouri Recognition Form (MRF) format. If you complete the MRF form, you’ve completed most of the narrative for the scholarship application, too.

Horse Judging State Contest Saturday, February 23, 2019 The National Equestrian Center 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis http://www.thenationalequestriancenter.com/

This event is open to 4-Hers ages 8 to 18. There is no limit on the number of members a county may register in the contest. Registration for the Horse Judging State Contest will take place through 4HOnline and will close on February 1st.

Contact your county office for more information. Registered youth will receive, via email, an information letter with maps, details, etc.

Please keep a lookout for information regarding a horse judging clinic hosted by the Missour i Quar ter Horse Association. The clinic will take place on Friday, February 22nd at the National Equestrian Center. The clinic will consist of two sessions; the first at 1 p.m. for advanced judgers and the second at 6 p.m. for younger or more novice judg-

ers.

Registration for this clinic will be handled by Missouri Quarter Horse Association (just like last year). For the registration form, check out

the Missouri Quarter Horse Association website at www.moqha.com/new-events. For other questions or information, please

contact Justin Eddy @ 573-303-1642 or HorseJudgingMO@hotmail.com

Hunting & Outdoor Skills Leader Workshop April 12-14, 2019

Windermere Conference Center, Roach, MO (Lake of the Ozarks) The workshop begins 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12 with a “hands-on” specimen preservation session.

The registration will be through 4HOnline. Event registration help guide is found at http://4h.missouri.edu/doc/MOEventRegistration.pdf.

Online registration opens January 15. Registration is limited so do not delay. Registration closes: March 15 (or when the workshop fills)

Here is your chance to become certified to teach the 4-H Hunting and Outdoor Skills project of the Shooting Sports program. Participate in active learning as you become acquainted with this challenging, yet FUN project. Learn firsthand from the state instructors on how to lead a local/county Hunting Skills program. Experience various teaching activities that have proven effec-tive for youth. Receive answers to your questions and become part of a network of other Hunting Skills volunteer instructors.

Cost: $85 — includes two nights' lodging, five meals (three on Saturday and two on Sunday), curriculum notebook and supple-mental resources Pre-requisite: • Completed Missouri 4-H Volunteer application/screening process. • Complete mandatory Volunteer Orientation (or do soon in near future) • Willing to work with local 4-H members.

A certified leader (instructor) must be at least 21 years of age. For more details: http://4h.missouri.edu/shooting-sports-events/outdoor-leader

4-H Feeding Missouri statewide food drive ~ Feb. 1–28, 2019 This coming February 2019, Missouri 4-H is partnering with Feeding Missouri in a first-of-its-kind statewide food drive! Every 4-H club in the state is invited to contribute to its success. You’ll find lots of information on this website to help you plan a successful drive. Timeline and Checklist How to Run a Successful Drive

Contest Details Volunteer Ideas

From February 1-28, 4-Hers across Missouri will engage in a friendly service competition to see which clubs can contribute the greatest amount of food, cash contributions and volunteer hours. You’ll have an opportunity to organize and/or participate in food drives, fundraising, volunteerism and outreach to educate themselves and their communities about hunger and food insecurity.

It's all about Missourians helping Missourians fight hunger. Our goal: 1 million meals

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4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop WHEN: March 22-24, 2019 Check In: 6:00- 7:15 pm Friday, March 22 for all All participants. All participants must attend Friday night session. Volunteer orientation is a sep- arate requirement that cannot be completed at workshop First Session: 7:30 pm – Friday Final session concludes 3:15 pm – Sunday WHERE: Camp Jo-Ota, Clarence, MO COST: $100 - includes 5 meals, overnight lodging (1 or 2 nights), and workshop materials REGISTRATION: Required no later than March 1

Registration is limited and will close when a discipline class reaches maximum number; or when the camp is full. All registrations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis when accompanied by fee. Workshops usually fill up before the deadline, so don’t delay! Register A.S.A.P.

Registration must be done via 4HOnline and payment can be selected as credit card or check. Family members already in the 4-H Online system should access their family profile to register. If new to 4-H, you are asked to go to the internet and use either Chrome or FireFox browser (not Internet

Explorer) at https://mo.4honline.com and follow the instructions on creating a family and adult profile. Event registration help guide is found at http://4h.missouri.edu/doc/MOEventRegistration.pdf

The workshop will be composed of 18-20 hours of training. Twelve hours of that time will be for a specific discipline (project). Training will include covering the curriculum and lesson plans from the National 4-H Shooting Sports program, opportunities to teach to your peer group, and a range practicum. The philosophy and principles of working with 4-H youth is a critical part of the training. For more details: http://4h.missouri.edu/shooting-sports-events/shooting-sports-leader-certification

Your State 4-H Council invites You to Make Your Move! Come join the game of leadership at the 2019 State 4-H Teen Conference, March 16-17 in Columbia! The State 4-H Council is planning another “don’t miss” event that you’ll be talking about all year. Teen Conference begins at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and ends by noon on Sunday. Registration is $189 for youth (sharing a bed with a friend you select) and for chaperones. For youth who would prefer their own bed, registration is $239. Registration through 4HOnline will open on December 10, 2018, and extend through February 1, 2019. Late registration is open February 2-10 with an addi-tional $50 late fee. For more info on Teen Conference, please visit http://4h.missouri.edu/teen-conference.

Meats Judging State Contest/Workshop Saturday, February 16, 2019 Eckles Hall University of Missouri-Columbia 1400 E Rollins St, Columbia, Missouri

This program has two options for participation. For those who have more experience in meats eval-uation and would like to compete, the judging contest is the option for you. If you are less experienced in meats eval-uation, there will be a learning track workshop. The workshop will walk you through how to evaluate judging classes, provide you with the basics of good note taking, and give you tips on retail identification. Participants must choose either judging or workshop options.

Registration for the Meats Judging State Contest/Workshop is available through https://mo.4honline.com. A help sheet to register is available at http://4h.missouri.edu/doc/MOEventRegistration.pdf

Registration deadline is February 1st

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Putnam Co University of Missouri Extension 1601 Main Street Courthouse Room 104 Unionville, MO 63565

What’s Going On!!!!!

February 1st Teen Conference Registration Deadline February 5th 4-H Council Meeting February 8th Valentine’s Dance February 16th NE Regional 4-H Expo February 16th 4-H Meats Judging Contest February 23rd 4-H Horse Judging Clinic & Contest July 18th Putnam County Achievement Day July 31– Aug. 3 Lucerne, Stock Show September 3-7 Putnam County Fair